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 2054315 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2055701 epoch_slot_no: 3701 block_no: 2054218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-01-12 18:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc51f3efea6a1ab77027eb2777188e408cabd413792b9d8efbd4c91fe8e8aad0cBlock Operator
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