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 2046849 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2048236 epoch_slot_no: 17836 block_no: 2046753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2724 time: 2019-01-11 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9050d61e261b66e3a84c337fa3045e473441bcc23b39950ffa3f794b6cc942aBlock Operator
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