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 2047795 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2049182 epoch_slot_no: 18782 block_no: 2047699 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e4b1277c1a0582f485991b5030d02a25978e29f3cb32d0e6f3bfb214c2bf03fBlock Operator
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