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 2042907 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2044294 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 2042811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1676 time: 2019-01-10 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fd6cb380081179d035fb952889675196120fba1cdf8fdd287c4844145fc9e3dBlock Operator
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