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 2039261 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2040647 epoch_slot_no: 10247 block_no: 2039165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2019-01-09 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd78dd8b8f20ef10accd1e0d405aec557f7c0676214b7ef4a783f4c7cbeb2e7a0Block Operator
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