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 2049419 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050806 epoch_slot_no: 20406 block_no: 2049323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-01-11 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e73c1f5fac2e5033eede9148545591ac32ef07bbc6ea26ece8ec7c92947abeBlock Operator
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