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 2051923 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2053309 epoch_slot_no: 1309 block_no: 2051826 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2019-01-12 05:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd36726cd31fe40f472da93c2a15a5c3f3c1d4afaddde086e36830b01512883f6Block Operator
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