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 2052970 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2054356 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 2052873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-01-12 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe72328d90a059e8a1a36bc9d6e6301e36029f5aa0494144d2ee24e52a4c5c348Block Operator
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