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 2043562 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2044949 epoch_slot_no: 14549 block_no: 2043466 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-10 06:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe62a1ec4d332f97c4c672a542afabb693df7f0f95e89d74e1b31c3d7f2724a0Block Operator
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