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 2057471 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2058857 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2057374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-13 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84012223b6b1c3029ce9d2775cd967af952556ae48391e622efc234cb4d8aa25Block Operator
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