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 2053882 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2055268 epoch_slot_no: 3268 block_no: 2053785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-12 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf08fe5ea207f5e2353ff0541258e1ecb4910863c1507b0b73cdd8b55ea831670Block Operator
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