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 2053969 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2055355 epoch_slot_no: 3355 block_no: 2053872 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-01-12 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9019730abe8fadb71d0ae00be344fede6d9276f79a109451ee0f3dca75a1a4acBlock Operator
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