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 2053402 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054788 epoch_slot_no: 2788 block_no: 2053305 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-12 13:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71205ad4b4a66ddf478b48405595c6842b94f21c0ab94327f0a4e85c0e551900Block Operator
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