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 2055277 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056663 epoch_slot_no: 4663 block_no: 2055180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-12 23:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa397ac22dcb1be2059d403061349149091ce323a2bc1756b01a3e1dc01bed09aBlock Operator
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