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 2059529 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060915 epoch_slot_no: 8915 block_no: 2059432 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-01-13 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58603e18b8c730ba92642f3cb2179ea3e8d90ef9f0eabb33bb3c4fe501cc957fBlock Operator
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