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 2046855 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048242 epoch_slot_no: 17842 block_no: 2046759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8799 time: 2019-01-11 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e90c6f1f814f9a927c768f61255641a9e92e702451c40bbcf1a6a77045a663cBlock Operator
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