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 2045777 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047164 epoch_slot_no: 16764 block_no: 2045681 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-01-10 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86eaff316be12b748bc95704aa7ff263b9e45cd9465b0f96002cb0d07ed19817Block Operator
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