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 2053901 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2055287 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2053804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1932 time: 2019-01-12 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e65e572cba338920c04a551c5f10b69203922ca20aa2e0847150c7c95fd1248Block Operator
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