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 2052145 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053531 epoch_slot_no: 1531 block_no: 2052048 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-12 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269c560e35a09b7023ee6d858bf9505f6a39cb4d09599f5bc2ec63abb8312104Block Operator
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