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 2044701 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046088 epoch_slot_no: 15688 block_no: 2044605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2019-01-10 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fc85bee100a1a3a9127a4a1150be93d35f379d9299fab39b34d8cac2244e000Block Operator
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