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 1058973 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1059034 epoch_slot_no: 634 block_no: 1058922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-27 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4f4421d4e31c687e3b83f1bdded0876b7cf00436d2d1ae2f11b76a4543af282Block Operator
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