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 2044677 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046064 epoch_slot_no: 15664 block_no: 2044581 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2019-01-10 12:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7478ac217cde883f42a905b6750c7d796e95086ea3adbc96ebc69edd9592bd51Block Operator
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