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 2057416 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2058802 epoch_slot_no: 6802 block_no: 2057319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2245 time: 2019-01-13 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x937514819d11b1d8dd9c9778039f66223328dc6020bfb896d8417f2c3b067d22Block Operator
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