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 2053333 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054719 epoch_slot_no: 2719 block_no: 2053236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-12 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1957d71630083ba41fcd9aef58440b9bcf83ed3be07de1ec136bed3a0e98730Block Operator
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