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 2051105 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052491 epoch_slot_no: 491 block_no: 2051008 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-01-12 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9755f09d63706da8a052057e69f2f0db952486db7d215a85568a32a6144cc90Block Operator
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