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 2045410 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2046797 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2045314 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6056 time: 2019-01-10 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5603ce3847085f5d061dd20e118787c44e3ebe261349ea74130d3f1438c19fd0Block Operator
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