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 2046308 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047695 epoch_slot_no: 17295 block_no: 2046212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-10 21:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd172723e321d96cf6f002523b1326eb1b2aa5498258238ab41c1aab4e843c5dfBlock Operator
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