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 2053294 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054680 epoch_slot_no: 2680 block_no: 2053197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1181 time: 2019-01-12 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4a141acc71cfba991f90e3885bce1d8b910006b93acc46f259f110c4a950483Block Operator
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