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 2045110 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2046497 epoch_slot_no: 16097 block_no: 2045014 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-10 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f6fac4dd3e02d7304a3f9460a694e5e36bf03055c81c418267d507b461b8348Block Operator
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