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 2043791 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045178 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 2043695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4248 time: 2019-01-10 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cbf9ba2d472fa64e63d36f4ffea693a89246212a57053b0f957906517184b30Block Operator
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