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 2039617 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2041003 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 2039521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2467 time: 2019-01-09 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x391f43f587902c3936de791cfe198da5c8b6fd7826f82f45126964a04f5b31d1Block Operator
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