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 2056675 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058061 epoch_slot_no: 6061 block_no: 2056578 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-13 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0bc9b220a681e751a693371f21ae0d2d779be26b634afb8ee420e374bd0b7aBlock Operator
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