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 1057712 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1057774 epoch_slot_no: 20974 block_no: 1057662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2018-05-26 18:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe26dae57d32e2e2da4a581a2b26fd5a4c1334e88c6261eabd25db0ed3057f8c2Block Operator
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