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 2046836 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048223 epoch_slot_no: 17823 block_no: 2046740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-11 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x481087e638dad0c482b0ab0f96f85978f74aa1080bb8340dbdc41b84c9c03646Block Operator
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