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 2052048 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053434 epoch_slot_no: 1434 block_no: 2051951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-12 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x681f59dae07853cb1e44b1d2f4bf47eaea5c7c92238ec8db2dc9774a05194b6fBlock Operator
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