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 2050089 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2051476 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 2049993 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-01-11 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e5b909a80d6dca9ad451a777e7d8e0f9a44e00f43a06c81cb11e13f342b5a02Block Operator
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