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 2044870 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2046257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2044774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2971 time: 2019-01-10 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc67f2e154caa5633d81a5360fa6849ebeea7af1e2f632c4823766725137ae720Block Operator
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