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 2046080 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047467 epoch_slot_no: 17067 block_no: 2045984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1437 time: 2019-01-10 20:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43063ae9b4d6f069aaff49ebccd38deb98bcc1d6b00a48580eaade1846e41b04Block Operator
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