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 2054732 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056118 epoch_slot_no: 4118 block_no: 2054635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2019-01-12 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93582d942bfc3bf0d097b91d6a390a3c2add1a2c7e96f433fae8b4aa9d8d3c07Block Operator
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