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 2050780 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052166 epoch_slot_no: 166 block_no: 2050683 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2019-01-11 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf873187a57c8852500528b2582f33eb49743b8fc06df06a7e9ec305a0a88aa6aBlock Operator
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