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 2046267 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2047654 epoch_slot_no: 17254 block_no: 2046171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2019-01-10 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52014e8fdc8af1367e65283fee6b58bbe6b405dcd8ff3539cca8a5867f7905d6Block Operator
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