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 58027 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 58048 epoch_slot_no: 14848 block_no: 58023 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2017-10-07 08:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ce74bc6db644b8f4da88261c6afeeadffe2dea74059478cdf4511b471d20140Block Operator
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