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 2048218 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2049605 epoch_slot_no: 19205 block_no: 2048122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2019-01-11 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5968730e4dcc1cdf2d511429d7a8c780e7f75f70a70d714dfd1374c07808492cBlock Operator
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