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 2056842 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058228 epoch_slot_no: 6228 block_no: 2056745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1089 time: 2019-01-13 08:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88914198675e829e1e9b155de05d0aab39634c2db7312892f7c859b25e25d7bfBlock Operator
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