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 2046817 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048204 epoch_slot_no: 17804 block_no: 2046721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1822 time: 2019-01-11 00:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2337322c0dc4e9d3c7c3b3e2f673834fa0c5d8659e6953311e0ef307c3ee0c20Block Operator
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