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 2052612 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2053998 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 2052515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-12 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1a270d9ac6a520903324fbb8f8e1f5fee075c8714dc21a27804dddd19db33ddBlock Operator
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