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 2050790 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2052176 epoch_slot_no: 176 block_no: 2050693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2019-01-11 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82eed7d57fe6392f54e05628769b7b6a5c5594973139d75cba3cd0b07e6d53ccBlock Operator
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