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 2049969 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051356 epoch_slot_no: 20956 block_no: 2049873 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1583 time: 2019-01-11 18:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x953ea38999c1ca50cced622c4639e4965fafd56d2e9cbaf304a8207cfd123c4cBlock Operator
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