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 2038087 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039473 epoch_slot_no: 9073 block_no: 2037991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1641 time: 2019-01-09 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x004c6662cc102c15a1f055aec3cf8a92e7eb3f9945fc34a3ab7baa476b3c8c35Block Operator
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