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 2043117 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2044504 epoch_slot_no: 14104 block_no: 2043021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-01-10 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7bb4bdcce1dbda12dd56669b743fc7462a2fc1fa14407b6937d2019a45497e2Block Operator
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