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 2058798 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060184 epoch_slot_no: 8184 block_no: 2058701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2019-01-13 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53c28f0d03f0724ed27befd4e6584108fb1f6267a2a1df375df87e66f8a9d8b0Block Operator
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