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 2043758 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045145 epoch_slot_no: 14745 block_no: 2043662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1528 time: 2019-01-10 07:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd87f6e613554caa748ba11a7c9273a8c17b0ae32c576c3d387cf86408902e510Block Operator
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