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 2051495 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2052881 epoch_slot_no: 881 block_no: 2051398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1632 time: 2019-01-12 02:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4143c7a97e319b9711fafe38c6a57e63e81c0ea96b3a95d281b2485697fff45Block Operator
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