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 2048277 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2049664 epoch_slot_no: 19264 block_no: 2048181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-01-11 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b0035090d58faa29561f6522f49acfc2be430ba0f26a80a4aa8a48f14a30b19Block Operator
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