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 50013 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 50034 epoch_slot_no: 6834 block_no: 50009 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2017-10-05 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc44388e28bbcbfbcec69d4f5c4f2a45b31c369c01cf8bc15b21eba2a0f797feBlock Operator
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