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 2045323 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2046710 epoch_slot_no: 16310 block_no: 2045227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2175 time: 2019-01-10 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef156f7c390cbb8f9d2ee2fa7f03751976114d5e0ffc865179f197a6dcf16cbfBlock Operator
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