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 2050269 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2051656 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 2050173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2448 time: 2019-01-11 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbdef5c9727786af25c60116740f98131556ea5239801400f09bab6eec375748Block Operator
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