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 2046490 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2047877 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2046394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3544 time: 2019-01-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb91d5232b642db17e32674eb93b49306b2dc9655a809bfac0c6d86d8afac3eb5Block Operator
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