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 2057691 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2059077 epoch_slot_no: 7077 block_no: 2057594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2019-01-13 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f2f120839100eddc8be13ada489b64abc2375002b6ed1784434b6314219b2d8Block Operator
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