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 2049727 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2051114 epoch_slot_no: 20714 block_no: 2049631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1813 time: 2019-01-11 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5efe8f179a98558edcc0d062aa75f46722b44a98e7737d483c729625a57995eBlock Operator
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