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 2059282 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060668 epoch_slot_no: 8668 block_no: 2059185 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2019-01-13 21:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba93d5070648a4952dcf385e0022a19ee473dc9042d35b1a3e617fe7e7e7bd14Block Operator
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