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 2057367 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058753 epoch_slot_no: 6753 block_no: 2057270 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c7392b3e33d2f8f81d2d34cf1d3bab7c58f599e0ec28cd541c28fbfb0e8124eBlock Operator
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