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 2043460 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2044847 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 2043364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2423 time: 2019-01-10 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf7da5fc407c4162902a15143dc74d9a6a7286f359f8a70f922cb14853f4c94cBlock Operator
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