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 2055461 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056847 epoch_slot_no: 4847 block_no: 2055364 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa0e31ede162e25377258a180444a1ffe1bd342bb4ebf8ef5be8f2c7a9ffcb1aBlock Operator
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