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 2050292 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051679 epoch_slot_no: 21279 block_no: 2050196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1198 time: 2019-01-11 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x250f4171b6af7be6990d0d48efc071ba259c00105c68b8c341f011dbfe0c7737Block Operator
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