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 2045364 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2046751 epoch_slot_no: 16351 block_no: 2045268 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4068 time: 2019-01-10 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28dec89a8f32bf08d3943c127becd9d39d1c5a6ee967e28c99f941b0ad6728d0Block Operator
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