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 2046219 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047606 epoch_slot_no: 17206 block_no: 2046123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-10 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4731abf1f4208b289d50d2a1575dc100f1c233fbb8bbf71292ff083a2d8e90a2Block Operator
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