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 2049643 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2051030 epoch_slot_no: 20630 block_no: 2049547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1922 time: 2019-01-11 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9464b3a97208cebc6402bc6c77c0fd86c3a22f92211999c7d559f08c7443ee23Block Operator
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