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 2053511 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2054897 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2053414 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2429 time: 2019-01-12 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3410ce5efef3a1f2ad4ad09129909d1ac153c21554d46fb6ee53c178dd0cf263Block Operator
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