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 2058355 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059741 epoch_slot_no: 7741 block_no: 2058258 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac840f202315d114230d9701e5b799ee7e7bd07fbbe85eecb71b330bed4ba295Block Operator
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