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 2057229 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2058615 epoch_slot_no: 6615 block_no: 2057132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2019-01-13 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9709ae4ae9199bbbf6008350f36d95ed5c3490efa802dc91431710b89460cedBlock Operator
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