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 2043525 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2044912 epoch_slot_no: 14512 block_no: 2043429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-10 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c49a22d4069e670707b18c5d470587c8b87f311d0712d61539ac09368a9f1d8Block Operator
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