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 2047164 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048551 epoch_slot_no: 18151 block_no: 2047068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-11 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a7f674cc0d9509620b9f0dd2f13ba7d62c9a73b964556f3e598f605a90128c5Block Operator
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