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 2053545 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2054931 epoch_slot_no: 2931 block_no: 2053448 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1086 time: 2019-01-12 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4db8902b19921e67ededa1f0bb294194b6616deca601ef1b471cbf9e047d3e9dBlock Operator
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