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 2046768 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048155 epoch_slot_no: 17755 block_no: 2046672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1436 time: 2019-01-11 00:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf51e61c936c18171f8864653e1f6ed90953e7ac99fb51433fb97923d297587a8Block Operator
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