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 2047525 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2048912 epoch_slot_no: 18512 block_no: 2047429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2019-01-11 04:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaac1fb8441482bb00c42ab8abe70154b3b59ea447e0289c17ef6b8b9bb17e5d8Block Operator
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