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 2038571 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2039957 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2038475 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1927 time: 2019-01-09 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd00292d3175d4299750079647ee514fbb4a0e9c5dee4581792ec64ecc3f539fdBlock Operator
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