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 2059594 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2060980 epoch_slot_no: 8980 block_no: 2059497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1737 time: 2019-01-13 23:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6af684e6f6c1ce001205688acf08404137939dba3e39e10b65ba6a52ae35bb40Block Operator
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