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 2056390 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2057776 epoch_slot_no: 5776 block_no: 2056293 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-13 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f0d930ae1c01c03850653470e4af7af7d73cffbc001dfd3430cd524169ca724Block Operator
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