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 2043640 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2045027 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 2043544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2441 time: 2019-01-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5709a431a1efc3e5a1e0f6873760ce518c5439a55b99334a46de5f51c5ff2411Block Operator
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