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 2043644 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2045031 epoch_slot_no: 14631 block_no: 2043548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9765 time: 2019-01-10 07:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf763c6bab35b18d53706dd807ba34c2f623fd44c78112712690b91050a9e4f75Block Operator
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