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 2046922 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048309 epoch_slot_no: 17909 block_no: 2046826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 01:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a6c5af779a36e380487a139f2e6dc4cea6def30c50e436df4868d2c0b351736Block Operator
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