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 2045049 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2046436 epoch_slot_no: 16036 block_no: 2044953 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2599 time: 2019-01-10 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23afad604d90a32be26bf1d4972695623c0fb11dfa35f7369b6349af5e55fe98Block Operator
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