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 2053397 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054783 epoch_slot_no: 2783 block_no: 2053300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-12 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d423848adf189ac4cf70e5fd36d7e15a77d78d84db782f56bb09f679459fbceBlock Operator
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