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 2046125 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047512 epoch_slot_no: 17112 block_no: 2046029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1069 time: 2019-01-10 20:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7699bd860b5d78216fb829a75a99523670263f89ac058c1764a7e9b8e295d3eBlock Operator
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