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 2044180 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2045567 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 2044084 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1988 time: 2019-01-10 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd700109683e36793a9e205fabd3318860f072051f7d91dce8846fa35b247c7a5Block Operator
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