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 2056751 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2058137 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2056654 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3339 time: 2019-01-13 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6743a2ca003d17b119988dacd10aa902be97ca95c06e4dfd700e28d2e185f24Block Operator
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