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 2054156 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2055542 epoch_slot_no: 3542 block_no: 2054059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1517 time: 2019-01-12 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69ab4d74a3f3b29aa53c169b75bc60c750b5ce0174a89a0afe5e6aa74eab642eBlock Operator
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