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 2038559 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039945 epoch_slot_no: 9545 block_no: 2038463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1679 time: 2019-01-09 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4225094b061dcf8fb224fd2ab0f637d6e7cc5b619a6ed2635b4bca5e0b1760f5Block Operator
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