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 2049344 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050731 epoch_slot_no: 20331 block_no: 2049248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1222a63232c0a91c6c0ea0afdd9e4bf10fb58eb65b9fd43a72b92f6c20aa71a7Block Operator
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