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 2044628 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046015 epoch_slot_no: 15615 block_no: 2044532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-10 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2594762899ffbdf6dd3e9a320bf0bb93ced5d38e7ecb3276418698ecb1b7f2cBlock Operator
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