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 2054231 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2055617 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2054134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1926 time: 2019-01-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefe43ef5c3741239fa41df0c274fb75324729efa67d65f75202fdea40555b38cBlock Operator
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