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 2047133 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048520 epoch_slot_no: 18120 block_no: 2047037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-11 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19ed09a60dad1965105ce41d8e3f2d3df2098490f4d2182b92ef4de5946943deBlock Operator
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