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 2047609 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2048996 epoch_slot_no: 18596 block_no: 2047513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2278 time: 2019-01-11 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ac49c04587623e0eaabc5c880114adf08bb02c4a85c67dfe563f13b0307b98Block Operator
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