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 2043028 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044415 epoch_slot_no: 14015 block_no: 2042932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-01-10 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc63cf50c1d88d22d896a29d22df8f23af5a866df0dfc2e8d7d6914f0c420720cBlock Operator
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