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 2050349 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051736 epoch_slot_no: 21336 block_no: 2050253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-11 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1be3e869f18bf513f1d3787407fea7e810ef7b36da42a2d9a47fac2c79c36b6fBlock Operator
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