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 2045184 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2046571 epoch_slot_no: 16171 block_no: 2045088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2976 time: 2019-01-10 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x813a2aa64c4849ac0d8230e8f8ca2320dd4b00255e77ad907b699c76cf10b010Block Operator
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