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 2047908 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2049295 epoch_slot_no: 18895 block_no: 2047812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2019-01-11 06:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c62cb80054c965a79e365cf99b9a217a5f3f143ee0da655ba8de438a2c2daafBlock Operator
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