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 1057024 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1057086 epoch_slot_no: 20286 block_no: 1056974 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-26 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7b7bb1351219d020941cdec7faa86fc143a7b9974d459bcaa737b62d2d16d2bBlock Operator
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