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 2058427 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059813 epoch_slot_no: 7813 block_no: 2058330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1589 time: 2019-01-13 17:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b0823ac08904dffcb098b8483b183e71a851e1fb1e9125a0f440bb69fa3af63Block Operator
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