A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1055880 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055942 epoch_slot_no: 19142 block_no: 1055830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1612 time: 2018-05-26 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd15ea6aeab07d498f3c675afbf0f23aa22c924c64f208fb8cc050821ba2105aBlock Operator
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