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 2046984 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048371 epoch_slot_no: 17971 block_no: 2046888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb007332555e9758661bee661828223684812c34cc9012bc177c8f86a77b84e1cBlock Operator
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