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 2058111 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059497 epoch_slot_no: 7497 block_no: 2058014 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-13 15:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40833e267cd4269c03f8e79a1c6e7a0db2ef3ef1cdfe7c565facc490728fd7acBlock Operator
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