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 2043139 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2044526 epoch_slot_no: 14126 block_no: 2043043 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-01-10 04:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4280a7a7267eba2732920e2aed2f8094b0a862008c0e4a74a0e8cd3bfb381f66Block Operator
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