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 2046715 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048102 epoch_slot_no: 17702 block_no: 2046619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-01-11 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x396ac7fd6ccce4fa1e9b96fe799688d545af76b30f8a3d2c6d5feb5b5197d173Block Operator
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