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 2038213 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039599 epoch_slot_no: 9199 block_no: 2038117 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-09 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa44ee1ebcdf4975ebe8719d6be89410fee5a4e25e91bd96c7b8604419ccd3f7aBlock Operator
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