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 2038667 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2040053 epoch_slot_no: 9653 block_no: 2038571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-01-09 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e3682ae196055c104a83c7587e0c9e8edfe1300ea69e2c0733aae6b120c2d02Block Operator
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