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 2038498 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039884 epoch_slot_no: 9484 block_no: 2038402 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-09 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ad9829fe31d34be86535d72a90dd367151d5b68f0fb063d38038bf07e7d0daBlock Operator
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