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 2043231 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044618 epoch_slot_no: 14218 block_no: 2043135 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-01-10 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cb1dbc09e2e67c012f6006bf8c8614e912b449d32894134d4b762c247fe7bfdBlock Operator
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