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 2043584 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2044971 epoch_slot_no: 14571 block_no: 2043488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2252 time: 2019-01-10 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e7eb989e1fff7e151ba2701c9e17a1e95e3c960a27557c9125372777effc2ddBlock Operator
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