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 2047088 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048475 epoch_slot_no: 18075 block_no: 2046992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2231 time: 2019-01-11 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cc97224f0ebbf6f255aea7114df7ec97c95ce24613db413642b8a6d02108614Block Operator
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