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 2047144 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048531 epoch_slot_no: 18131 block_no: 2047048 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1321 time: 2019-01-11 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85ab07879a7f3a446d3800e2a16e9865ac548592ac6d64d2214de4f3a6662270Block Operator
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