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 2043839 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2045226 epoch_slot_no: 14826 block_no: 2043743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1873 time: 2019-01-10 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ef17c485fff1140d123d4904927ee410a7b82932f0e7cb75ac8fb3a2aefcaf2Block Operator
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