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 2058184 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059570 epoch_slot_no: 7570 block_no: 2058087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1044 time: 2019-01-13 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x659eb3f1204b5e00eb313aae69928630662efbf5c98a10c1d2d6eb44dd5a91c1Block Operator
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