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 1057858 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1057920 epoch_slot_no: 21120 block_no: 1057808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-26 19:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa15c1d889776006b52f0f0fa800a85f16015a42c013408178ea9642b494bf00fBlock Operator
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