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 1059683 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1059744 epoch_slot_no: 1344 block_no: 1059632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2018-05-27 05:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x209b7cc61ca3068d238e033183c60d0e5f7cdde45ad4f9968244750a2f480058Block Operator
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