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 2049348 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2050735 epoch_slot_no: 20335 block_no: 2049252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-11 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03497d9b312dc9523253f81800a79b4679112c58c07f2936a2b160d64aa244b5Block Operator
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