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 1057516 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057578 epoch_slot_no: 20778 block_no: 1057466 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1019 time: 2018-05-26 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9da11c90ac6e3885115398b97db3b1dd0ec48a707acf690a947f8f4977cc150eBlock Operator
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