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 2049219 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2050606 epoch_slot_no: 20206 block_no: 2049123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1740 time: 2019-01-11 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3a3fa837bb0acf7c22b8d7e8e98c77267b050a580b697f686d640f60f1a80c0Block Operator
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