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 2038211 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2039597 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 2038115 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3918 time: 2019-01-09 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5081e259d9dd3bcf7096389b227400d3253a1c8b8cc65c3d7d8457f7b2dfc452Block Operator
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