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 2048024 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2049411 epoch_slot_no: 19011 block_no: 2047928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2019-01-11 07:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57fc7ca88e314c54e8759f65a14ed69212f3a5c624afd351bce6e35f5d15b949Block Operator
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