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 2043784 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045171 epoch_slot_no: 14771 block_no: 2043688 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2019-01-10 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff8bf0b4e876bf45ca6dba8c8e61d6cb3ff3e73ad1e3fbc9e1f00fe117bd3023Block Operator
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