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 1059523 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1059584 epoch_slot_no: 1184 block_no: 1059472 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2018-05-27 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5efd046f67c26ce36fa230dfa328dbf61b6e7ce31496a2f64258b54f0b2eefc9Block Operator
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