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 2038585 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039971 epoch_slot_no: 9571 block_no: 2038489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-01-09 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98348d61f9187c5b8606d53a2ddca89ea31aaf73bf76656c1b3fb68aa6512f11Block Operator
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