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 2043323 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2044710 epoch_slot_no: 14310 block_no: 2043227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-10 05:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb16a41aa9fa9e92ce265900c25c1744d92f2ad191af935cd28f062ce9cd850Block Operator
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