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 2049222 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2050609 epoch_slot_no: 20209 block_no: 2049126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5880 time: 2019-01-11 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a75278f04e63b8aefaedac502060871e54a796b3d59033795fa63e72c700fe7Block Operator
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