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 1058120 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1058182 epoch_slot_no: 21382 block_no: 1058070 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1551 time: 2018-05-26 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae473ab7765cd0be7b2e24fda06f3bb5bdd978551a4421ee540ed711a3b08315Block Operator
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