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 2053750 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2055136 epoch_slot_no: 3136 block_no: 2053653 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-01-12 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe254d490bd5f5dd7c4fe8d52863f3f16322642a04e6a1fdfd59b58b0c86096e7Block Operator
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