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 2043390 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2044777 epoch_slot_no: 14377 block_no: 2043294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2131 time: 2019-01-10 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac5febf6ba1cf171d1392faa0e3921344da9c1d2a5b8077f464a54d740367cc2Block Operator
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