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 1056979 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1057041 epoch_slot_no: 20241 block_no: 1056929 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1650 time: 2018-05-26 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa92a3d7047a8d56a7bbe8ff940ce40f781147917ed7cb74d2945f563bd68e56Block Operator
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