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 2047559 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2048946 epoch_slot_no: 18546 block_no: 2047463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1892 time: 2019-01-11 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce0ec8ee36cb2dd61cec5958b23852a3ad9250b3bc623551b211c1055c0316d5Block Operator
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