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 2038240 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039626 epoch_slot_no: 9226 block_no: 2038144 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-09 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4edca58a4ecc1df47f515b9ed1065bd98699a2cab4beeb22980a5e39d442875fBlock Operator
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