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 2044330 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2045717 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 2044234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2019-01-10 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dc373d43632bb974a1b9fe43baf4a313e31465f5a81da8386c4bb999735236fBlock Operator
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