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 2053149 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054535 epoch_slot_no: 2535 block_no: 2053052 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-01-12 11:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe1a7766edcdcad20c71fa19056a14d44c05a6b143ddb7bca05318c3578071a6Block Operator
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