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 2038933 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2040319 epoch_slot_no: 9919 block_no: 2038837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-01-09 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc47921f26b8b717f61bc7f6055a46795eac9d70d4e4a62b0055d17a5b05fa39Block Operator
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