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 2045203 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2046590 epoch_slot_no: 16190 block_no: 2045107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-10 15:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cf6c73abedb0a283bb3b67f5cde65adb7f7d3801d2825922e2287671c67c038Block Operator
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