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 2048916 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050303 epoch_slot_no: 19903 block_no: 2048820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-01-11 12:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac94007bf491407aaf80fe8cb362ef5c3c2c5054980a8a1dbbc5da9ce92a8cb7Block Operator
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