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 2046977 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048364 epoch_slot_no: 17964 block_no: 2046881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-11 01:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ce54dda2104cf0936fc6b2a2f9e47261fb05d86a9e7a6db8f6871fb052c7a36Block Operator
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