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 2055429 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056815 epoch_slot_no: 4815 block_no: 2055332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 983 time: 2019-01-13 00:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af4769bb17a97ee266d8bc66a2a57717296c759b575c563344a9f5ebf985450Block Operator
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