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 1057807 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057869 epoch_slot_no: 21069 block_no: 1057757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-26 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9471fedc1824e7543abbd7f2c0c21eba722412a7b3cb4f370960887d48b5e9c7Block Operator
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