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 2057664 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059050 epoch_slot_no: 7050 block_no: 2057567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa79e62ffe2b843a8add48832b597a1a63621776f0378f11897e30461d2abc1daBlock Operator
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