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 1059848 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1059909 epoch_slot_no: 1509 block_no: 1059797 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1023 time: 2018-05-27 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7a89548627b4cd41865a902bd2b8eff9b3030e39c0a9773ea1d7d066551a434Block Operator
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