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 1057851 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057913 epoch_slot_no: 21113 block_no: 1057801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2014 time: 2018-05-26 19:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf74784360f4173da025e5ef8cf307a23c0bb56edcf2fb09dd7085d8428ea37cBlock Operator
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