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 2055254 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056640 epoch_slot_no: 4640 block_no: 2055157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2019-01-12 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38d1eff189eed7f0c1fc1d1801981c3d90d77491dc09410c3244f7b2275f4739Block Operator
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