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 2044404 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045791 epoch_slot_no: 15391 block_no: 2044308 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-10 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x794ca59d5534ac29f0b98e5736c8d39819b8e5c865c3d0e74800bf1891ab0a85Block Operator
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