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 2052850 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054236 epoch_slot_no: 2236 block_no: 2052753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-12 10:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x890a21d2343353a57c283f56b30090b35a8c82a04c3f2e74cd5f4fa7881ccbf0Block Operator
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