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 2057261 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058647 epoch_slot_no: 6647 block_no: 2057164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf1f5ddd8ac599e1a3ce1d3259fac51f6b097b70e87516738c77d797fbb108d8Block Operator
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