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 2059301 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2060687 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 2059204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2019-01-13 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c20ff22b2c62e1a7ebf9443b101ed3c575adb3f45449648c2f7ec0eceaa9b2eBlock Operator
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