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 2050329 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051716 epoch_slot_no: 21316 block_no: 2050233 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb633d647c6d750d92838ab4b4baddf2303d2fee35f6b8b1fc6f8ad79e5cbcf8cBlock Operator
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