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 2053029 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054415 epoch_slot_no: 2415 block_no: 2052932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1115 time: 2019-01-12 11:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x117ee4a20896cdcf7f5ecb4904265fbb800a0a6da1739c4217ac4c6acc9616e8Block Operator
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