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 2047794 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2049181 epoch_slot_no: 18781 block_no: 2047698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-11 06:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4b6ea59fcbd500555ab75a2c5331877178894c798e6ee3f133e3faa49ba44cBlock Operator
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