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 2054552 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2055938 epoch_slot_no: 3938 block_no: 2054455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1305 time: 2019-01-12 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e7300a5436569611c45b567c5ca1f587d028e9dff8443c5544a8b3f8a0a000aBlock Operator
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