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 2043083 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044470 epoch_slot_no: 14070 block_no: 2042987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2019-01-10 03:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc31db30f90e644467bd6bccd141d5b6d0c49f442dd11a89be40fc614a4437006Block Operator
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