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 2048012 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2049399 epoch_slot_no: 18999 block_no: 2047916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-11 07:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d04ec47521d0b1380df432685a489b35f008a0e92f8b6c59c1e560d8d934246Block Operator
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