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 2044660 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046047 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 2044564 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2019-01-10 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3b09a7a861915653595949f8bf48174768f907961c857bcdd2c681a02b79cd9Block Operator
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