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 1060055 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1060116 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 1060004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1861 time: 2018-05-27 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf292c33a5a41b4ef094d495cde4bc05d26f57a6031c816e18017a97e9c621557Block Operator
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