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 2043854 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2045241 epoch_slot_no: 14841 block_no: 2043758 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2045 time: 2019-01-10 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d094c37b1eb5ae52827451f6beddd89cfec4a5fe62ca8dee719f7a056965fa2Block Operator
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