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 2052339 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053725 epoch_slot_no: 1725 block_no: 2052242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-01-12 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69213476435547df2a79b8e03b5dc893a7df110cbcc304d0cc0f1ef1f8c5a895Block Operator
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