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 2053151 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2054537 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 2053054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1928 time: 2019-01-12 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa849662fa712f82d3ce45d0256df2f32a24aafc18f207a1cf4bf7488e4d96127Block Operator
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