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 2051450 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052836 epoch_slot_no: 836 block_no: 2051353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-01-12 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae35a6ed5487ecb57f6441a580cd98989b58832d8e0a1f6aff569bcdf0d9b448Block Operator
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