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 2053898 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2055284 epoch_slot_no: 3284 block_no: 2053801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1283 time: 2019-01-12 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b16953afc2b71a1304f9a4e529e4501077eb867aa48d6df0092b3847f789dd1Block Operator
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