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 2039569 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2040955 epoch_slot_no: 10555 block_no: 2039473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-09 08:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51565d464a7cca8d0793ed1addc8bd8e5fb373ea7098addaf0b8f4d6095df150Block Operator
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