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 2048502 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2049889 epoch_slot_no: 19489 block_no: 2048406 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2226 time: 2019-01-11 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc75ecec6223c1caf0611c079358f288abced19d24bf803cf6a6a36f2a865c0b6Block Operator
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