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 2047158 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048545 epoch_slot_no: 18145 block_no: 2047062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1448 time: 2019-01-11 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b0307862c7b82231e908a5134b60c9b5754c79947132839b5240402e1d6d35Block Operator
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