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 2053342 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054728 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 2053245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-01-12 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9547e29eb97e3d7848bd4e534b27074e936788fa6baf30f08c7c2e51477ebad5Block Operator
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