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 2039211 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2040597 epoch_slot_no: 10197 block_no: 2039115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1284 time: 2019-01-09 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e208b4e6d7779b6fe70748064bb794169bea35ed5b28e174dccff6d36f2096Block Operator
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