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 2047520 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2048907 epoch_slot_no: 18507 block_no: 2047424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-01-11 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8136d4e79b52370d7e005d1d48d29f05b839499181fc7bd40ea52d56a61e4e8Block Operator
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