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 1058309 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1058371 epoch_slot_no: 21571 block_no: 1058259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1526 time: 2018-05-26 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a5fbe2da0ac2e47be911196c5d98cac72fa613ed0823511a30919c0dd52c59cBlock Operator
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