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 2044647 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046034 epoch_slot_no: 15634 block_no: 2044551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1271 time: 2019-01-10 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f581581187f48ad41d53053f0ca78f8f1d54ec0d264e205cf5f3091ab9d1055Block Operator
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