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 2042311 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2043697 epoch_slot_no: 13297 block_no: 2042215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1163 time: 2019-01-09 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d1c38d185d629c4eccb3dc457ed2a465ad171b2f8b84386728d4931dd8a1982Block Operator
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