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 2052344 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053730 epoch_slot_no: 1730 block_no: 2052247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2019-01-12 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f4f985772d4a47790da6ea0223653285f20b1b3f4cfdbe046ee1dff58650d2cBlock Operator
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