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 2052252 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2053638 epoch_slot_no: 1638 block_no: 2052155 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1756 time: 2019-01-12 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfddb4fd891fad1fc3744ec6eb02f965f0439c0e7777939a46b25ab823d4fd2adBlock Operator
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