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 2058849 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060235 epoch_slot_no: 8235 block_no: 2058752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-13 19:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6f10decdb7d54091e4ccc6f62853387052029e157277b6f16ee5e32ed1ce5bcBlock Operator
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