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 2042170 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2043556 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 2042074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-09 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97624ff948cda3449f64d4d91ed1674b9b69ea2ee49d82d7aa42c22321573096Block Operator
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