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 2052287 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053673 epoch_slot_no: 1673 block_no: 2052190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-01-12 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbf3931aaae7dc8ac34772a2c9718747c94ad282635d3c3137698e21db081213Block Operator
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