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 2038897 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2040283 epoch_slot_no: 9883 block_no: 2038801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-01-09 04:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c2fbeb5ad1cef32ff3a6297914d1f3db8e1efdaf4b23fa8178023f39cc69c74Block Operator
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