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 2045889 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047276 epoch_slot_no: 16876 block_no: 2045793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-10 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf430398dd75b668e21c70e2bfb1835099ddef644558b6565ea971f26be93e15fBlock Operator
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