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 2054896 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2056282 epoch_slot_no: 4282 block_no: 2054799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2019-01-12 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7788777ec5b6325b4360d26103afa214d2d0672ac9529c710b9e784b9bb5b94Block Operator
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