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 2038579 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039965 epoch_slot_no: 9565 block_no: 2038483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-09 02:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa23769477f013c65b67feb96419248f62aa8ee9e5bd23b1718be83f5ce3d931dBlock Operator
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