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 2051241 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2052627 epoch_slot_no: 627 block_no: 2051144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2019-01-12 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dab695aea65a6256a79da58692b6645e2642c81d10b0cecb818807bb97b3e28Block Operator
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