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 2038537 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2039923 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 2038441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2228 time: 2019-01-09 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2999b36417b91b903c034db0f7e254d2ab3453ffd816aed03115c5cc20bd0d1eBlock Operator
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