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 2050307 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051694 epoch_slot_no: 21294 block_no: 2050211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1296 time: 2019-01-11 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8227316f5c8bc4d3df07a415c3d893c7360e9bc8f3aa8e27e95a34e4a87fe1fbBlock Operator
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