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 2046258 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047645 epoch_slot_no: 17245 block_no: 2046162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-10 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x616b87e1eb686e267ce7115462021f0bd6a90fe1f62eda31a32d4257f17c47ffBlock Operator
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