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 2047603 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048990 epoch_slot_no: 18590 block_no: 2047507 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8447 time: 2019-01-11 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f1115f80863ab3baf20d000d01af4e217bddd60ae2b4aa90cf8c390a6a4569dBlock Operator
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