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 1057133 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057195 epoch_slot_no: 20395 block_no: 1057083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-26 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf104f89ace8ad8d4a7a325a5bff9329bfc5fdb8079f30aba3de2f03f3f1527ddBlock Operator
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