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 1056898 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1056960 epoch_slot_no: 20160 block_no: 1056848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-26 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed036849a9ba5cd8d87d7d185a34704a5bf7d4b3fa336cb6993f58bf74e97105Block Operator
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