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 2048948 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2050335 epoch_slot_no: 19935 block_no: 2048852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-11 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd4cc06e608cc99e6c51c07f431828d151ec935b8a5c2a4e06f7e81245db0968Block Operator
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