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 1057810 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057872 epoch_slot_no: 21072 block_no: 1057760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-26 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf319f634a8702b5155d7496b9a32600f66e56bbfc9a8b7b8d6a2b33f81066e83Block Operator
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