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 2055851 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2057237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2055754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2019-01-13 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x397d891ab48f808273371da58533af2df2370e93afc5ee222d48f3a70e57b92eBlock Operator
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