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 2049985 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2051372 epoch_slot_no: 20972 block_no: 2049889 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2098 time: 2019-01-11 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecdec2f6dcb325708e37161da0d256fb549fd662d4511015d607310df7cbfebaBlock Operator
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