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 2038360 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039746 epoch_slot_no: 9346 block_no: 2038264 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1461 time: 2019-01-09 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6571cf075e7d5b756121446df5e0b94b9407cd7ce98079ba8829dabc98f1a6deBlock Operator
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