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 2042635 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044022 epoch_slot_no: 13622 block_no: 2042539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-10 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x270a91597b555d2c05eecc9c18f4aa2287d3c42a3287f224d2e9d52eea6f32acBlock Operator
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