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 2049223 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2050610 epoch_slot_no: 20210 block_no: 2049127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5365 time: 2019-01-11 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8aaf46adf0cd5f50d39efb64d39e0f38717ab75e6c2f97e23a33aaa06eba001cBlock Operator
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