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 2046311 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047698 epoch_slot_no: 17298 block_no: 2046215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1754 time: 2019-01-10 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf78e1e5f83d7b13dda3cb6a8e655c9a112b9e7a9a958590e249aeb6ef978dd04Block Operator
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