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 1057778 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057840 epoch_slot_no: 21040 block_no: 1057728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-26 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20f86079571580610643bd5e4c21bb64b4fa7e650a8d6080c4a50161f98587fbBlock Operator
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