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 2049480 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050867 epoch_slot_no: 20467 block_no: 2049384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e2a1a85092b37a66cd1d1f5b6c58a7cbab65763cafb6d1821f99d5a5a76cb1eBlock Operator
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