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 1058281 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1058343 epoch_slot_no: 21543 block_no: 1058231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-26 21:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8d065193a46fe96b31803958747ede0b15c2e49c0f56690cefdd14650cfdbf0Block Operator
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