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 2042863 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044250 epoch_slot_no: 13850 block_no: 2042767 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-10 02:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1d52e74ca1987fdcd33e0eac469b9119c717569f57014a81b5d8b83c861c784Block Operator
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