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 2049369 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2050756 epoch_slot_no: 20356 block_no: 2049273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1921 time: 2019-01-11 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c89536b0bdbdde564dbd8d7f13ab6611df9a1314bb3a779375614535540bb51Block Operator
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