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 2043611 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2044998 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 2043515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5517 time: 2019-01-10 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf758a1b8f1cdc6ec21a7871e12baf43d04a906829cb45f6033cbfd3aa424865eBlock Operator
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