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 2049189 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050576 epoch_slot_no: 20176 block_no: 2049093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8fbc6e0030239d68f8cd5b7db52399c207d7bf42375b621c7f1f84a157f694dBlock Operator
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