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 2059427 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060813 epoch_slot_no: 8813 block_no: 2059330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2019-01-13 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4733ddd55a0fdc12d0ca379e870d0aeb74c7e4f0c583ff9d387ef423d75c3b88Block Operator
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