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 2052497 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053883 epoch_slot_no: 1883 block_no: 2052400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-12 08:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca48b3c145474f4f5bd97a2723dd6d2c8b680c01d8e105f51db8b56f42f8e1aeBlock Operator
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