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 2059948 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2061334 epoch_slot_no: 9334 block_no: 2059851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1847 time: 2019-01-14 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b2c750bb6b3536dcbc83d109cc9d1056d8891a725230e46010e2f91f6e916dBlock Operator
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