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 2043798 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2045185 epoch_slot_no: 14785 block_no: 2043702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-10 07:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe7a8630505ce531dce9cb749533dec48454bd6bbec97778532720588f0d5d0Block Operator
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