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 2052607 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053993 epoch_slot_no: 1993 block_no: 2052510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-12 08:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x735205317b79789aec6527fd551832c5d5a5fe94d2213ddc5034fe477e4cf049Block Operator
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