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 2047448 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048835 epoch_slot_no: 18435 block_no: 2047352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-11 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf191c08a1c77c96361d77edd85664c962bbc3b0fb7dd2fded090550e2bf87a1Block Operator
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