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 2049098 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2050485 epoch_slot_no: 20085 block_no: 2049002 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1637 time: 2019-01-11 13:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e6d90d6ea93e1bf70bcfea932a85e7e661cdb0710230ca9b3f1cc8f7b3a8d9eBlock Operator
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