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 49054 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 49075 epoch_slot_no: 5875 block_no: 49050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2017-10-05 06:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3592273140fb119bbb08d79d4a3249fa15ca0818c37767c1528e52f9e55bc000Block Operator
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