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 2044067 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2045454 epoch_slot_no: 15054 block_no: 2043971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-10 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffb6c1cd33ca5b7883b74d93a8100218b9c1fa1eb87ce99032fcd2fc7e4893aBlock Operator
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