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 2050253 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051640 epoch_slot_no: 21240 block_no: 2050157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x399450e449c6efca5bc41b2b1446f92282e0e4e0dd65c852ba205c00a4f40944Block Operator
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