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 2047212 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048599 epoch_slot_no: 18199 block_no: 2047116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3198 time: 2019-01-11 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaa29baf04d300bf966e08cf0156b1a13ddc9a8120624721469c45c491d58250Block Operator
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