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 2057356 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058742 epoch_slot_no: 6742 block_no: 2057259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x943dab4075c173cb6842e809931a2420e42b3debfa04239dba4d99ae4611d177Block Operator
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