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 2045936 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2047323 epoch_slot_no: 16923 block_no: 2045840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1167 time: 2019-01-10 19:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef7762f78845ef27e6aa21adafea252a936d3de9061659d9e99077d0488ddb04Block Operator
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