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 2048922 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050309 epoch_slot_no: 19909 block_no: 2048826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2019-01-11 12:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a8c4b879ca4d702dd5bf852391ef28b9a2b9edbce7d71a126487420c9a48de3Block Operator
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