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 2052352 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053738 epoch_slot_no: 1738 block_no: 2052255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-12 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31beee60d8770378cf8a19a50d694b80281ac4f879e1a0f7c30f98ce51b9c68dBlock Operator
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