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 2047541 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048928 epoch_slot_no: 18528 block_no: 2047445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1535 time: 2019-01-11 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cd21fd91b8f2669066be78e5735c7628b934d1bd869563a8a49318877fce2ebBlock Operator
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