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 2045630 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047017 epoch_slot_no: 16617 block_no: 2045534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1220 time: 2019-01-10 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2265567c0055e5cb0c484bd9bbfe30dabd156fd86f8802ef09fb241a3848774Block Operator
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