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 2050450 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2051837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2050354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2019-01-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x767220baec005b2d6e36111482631519107aaf3612d2cdb5a195b008c02d55e3Block Operator
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