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 1059889 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1059950 epoch_slot_no: 1550 block_no: 1059838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1197 time: 2018-05-27 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbea2aef91ce6801788d6b31c0b04ba59a9546fc5f097f5dd60ef707ae0483dbeBlock Operator
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