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 2049637 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051024 epoch_slot_no: 20624 block_no: 2049541 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c831ed5738728d40cadc10659b4f8e8c4f9c9fe6d6755adae2b8a4f9ff3188dBlock Operator
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