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 2059631 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2061017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2059534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2019-01-13 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x581bda26867c1992b95150e506199d6003691d898fda1f0f2aa1cf38e448c1f1Block Operator
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