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 2058327 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059713 epoch_slot_no: 7713 block_no: 2058230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-13 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafefffae201cb2067e67a6fccb626afef1b2d9370f2a3cbc4b5de38e7a7a9973Block Operator
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