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 2055287 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056673 epoch_slot_no: 4673 block_no: 2055190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-01-12 23:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd3583630acd55fd1eb4b92019f9784a62c6fe019074761b834487a32ee2ebbaBlock Operator
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