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 2059091 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2060477 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 2058994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-13 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x464c0f5585a9aafd3a7a353cf52fe9e7c4cb9714fd6e9cc78b13a157ef33af4dBlock Operator
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