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 2046962 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048349 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 2046866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1608 time: 2019-01-11 01:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8391bbbbcc522e5c71d2b154d1b50a1e003717afc74c2e92fafdf6cd436f21eBlock Operator
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