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 2050390 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2051777 epoch_slot_no: 21377 block_no: 2050294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1018 time: 2019-01-11 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb3cc9ea3f5c410720b3fa6dd5757b56c49a3aeda3fca20c71a62099bb00d201Block Operator
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