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 2058347 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059733 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 2058250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87bfe48b0044ed11a127fdc222ed7a22029773ee9b5614c4409d34d4a8c694acBlock Operator
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