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 2043601 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2044988 epoch_slot_no: 14588 block_no: 2043505 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2441 time: 2019-01-10 06:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x250cada63cfc594e701050ae858a0b8b4c0a615dd6484c4154d11057aef09ef5Block Operator
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