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 2056293 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2057679 epoch_slot_no: 5679 block_no: 2056196 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-13 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa25cb4bdfebaa7e43ee53b8756481726fd3bed25974730e44c4530722626d001Block Operator
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