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 2051257 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052643 epoch_slot_no: 643 block_no: 2051160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2019-01-12 01:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09c41b9459c42f2c9771180e7531b36e8ed99f9e4f59433961416b51309bb86fBlock Operator
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