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 2043143 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044530 epoch_slot_no: 14130 block_no: 2043047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-01-10 04:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a55ae8ab4d598dbb87013eb2084a7f211ae7cee49929608fd1fa3f194766e71Block Operator
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