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 2051531 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2052917 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2051434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1844 time: 2019-01-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54dbcdf2e29f62ca1c30dad7c4aea4db045c119bff01526806cec0275838b8dcBlock Operator
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