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 2050305 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051692 epoch_slot_no: 21292 block_no: 2050209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa96c97c77245c34f71fa0860036af1a006db8176a801d4dfbe0bce6a459cb55aBlock Operator
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