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 2054804 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2056190 epoch_slot_no: 4190 block_no: 2054707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10075 time: 2019-01-12 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22864d16e3c3c7422e342e3bf9efe8c6e3d3b55fa67b6b2407ddf39994d545a7Block Operator
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