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 2044548 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045935 epoch_slot_no: 15535 block_no: 2044452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1430 time: 2019-01-10 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84be60f6566604dcc063fb47978bbbae3e0e8053679a9764dbab351a2179948aBlock Operator
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