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 2039368 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2040754 epoch_slot_no: 10354 block_no: 2039272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-09 07:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x454a3ec382f60d335a613922d8ec926d3b4bd7ff5089209ac2d0f6fe9721d2f9Block Operator
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