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 1056923 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1056985 epoch_slot_no: 20185 block_no: 1056873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-05-26 13:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x171a3db7e29fcc4d5e0eef8da1883aa9a8ec074473397fba70747bf6d3aa3cd1Block Operator
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