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 2046670 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048057 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2046574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1749 time: 2019-01-10 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55b49d968314d3da3987dd7b2228d7799905ce846edf2e0d7f5a2211f95e01ebBlock Operator
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