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 2059585 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2060971 epoch_slot_no: 8971 block_no: 2059488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-13 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6724a2b20c035902729c47f4435fe753ca32447f8e2cf4f0d31c5fe6229d4c7Block Operator
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