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 2044734 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046121 epoch_slot_no: 15721 block_no: 2044638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-01-10 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8293b4f68afa82cb7d2e86afdbe6e057f354d907865248b2f7ff4936db348960Block Operator
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