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 2057566 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2058952 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 2057469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75467456b3824a88544716f1773e47ef673ab89441736cdc7abc1f128ddf2fecBlock Operator
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