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 2051711 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2053097 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2051614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1851 time: 2019-01-12 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a7879d620e0f457447051124c96d1e535664b528b8d0b89682b5b7d8f6a41bcBlock Operator
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