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 2045051 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046438 epoch_slot_no: 16038 block_no: 2044955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-10 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc331dda907ee35aa8bb36e315ba040ac61cfa49af1ea163d7e39d7100b60addbBlock Operator
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