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 2058010 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2059396 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 2057913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2433 time: 2019-01-13 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2c094ffc0b7fbed9bb5193e215b4e0ffddce0218c4705dfb184aad2e66cc5a5Block Operator
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