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 2053319 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2054705 epoch_slot_no: 2705 block_no: 2053222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1488 time: 2019-01-12 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679a48ef017513839d998dbc7d4d9035a59037dbb5212a0855ec289a59f142e5Block Operator
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