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 2058546 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2059932 epoch_slot_no: 7932 block_no: 2058449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-01-13 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x821b891052112d54849ae2e3728c1242ea3c517cb835d40bd34a35b06c0c1f02Block Operator
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