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 2043820 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2045207 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 2043724 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2407 time: 2019-01-10 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a0acc4c4bf6cb81762c1f7560581c2f6c514b3ee7c37e3a9a40f649087bdf5Block Operator
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