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 1057832 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057894 epoch_slot_no: 21094 block_no: 1057782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2018-05-26 18:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ce63c37ec2037db0bad01e53a03017f02192d797c1403e5f90fb88c88c01438Block Operator
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