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 2056269 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2057655 epoch_slot_no: 5655 block_no: 2056172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2019-01-13 05:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2091993e75ca555bdfc82bfb7c5d570fc0ff54e14d125d8b10ca9bffa8d72463Block Operator
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