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 2044872 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2046259 epoch_slot_no: 15859 block_no: 2044776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2818 time: 2019-01-10 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e975fb82466ad9ed045e1a167fc9fc4b853071eb24cbec6d2d0313d75e3efe6Block Operator
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