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 2049708 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051095 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 2049612 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2efc1b404944544a8d75c2681f841a006f9c190ce5953db99f3baf135798b97fBlock Operator
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