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 1059754 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1059815 epoch_slot_no: 1415 block_no: 1059703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1812 time: 2018-05-27 05:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeed845439f26d7e66d2b7d6b4794a79196ed9ea8d9afa4a3a522e8f4fb143e49Block Operator
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