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 1057510 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057572 epoch_slot_no: 20772 block_no: 1057460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2018-05-26 17:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94d479b3c5648f70e8651aecc2904c4ef3ab14ad73d3e0b12b4fb1f218d5204eBlock Operator
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