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 2053387 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054773 epoch_slot_no: 2773 block_no: 2053290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-12 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc15748fd31b6a1caea7107e91ef9793a556d2f446b64b5b11d4155e394d11e6cBlock Operator
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