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 2055535 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2056921 epoch_slot_no: 4921 block_no: 2055438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-13 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef53ff7429523ff7cd695f66c6b6a8342dd23953c62788011116b6462cccaf24Block Operator
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