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 2044322 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045709 epoch_slot_no: 15309 block_no: 2044226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1619 time: 2019-01-10 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8427601d3a4694df370e8b2e7980561befc0df9e87c4fe98fccf73b86eeb141Block Operator
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