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 2045213 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2046600 epoch_slot_no: 16200 block_no: 2045117 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2019-01-10 15:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a2fe4e606d9f991bf07650d45e267677732dcae622f492e808683d24e1ac487Block Operator
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