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 2038528 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039914 epoch_slot_no: 9514 block_no: 2038432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-09 02:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9f5c9392a23e0764af919c30178b19235f41fdea7cae7325570b733ab44855Block Operator
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