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 2039629 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041015 epoch_slot_no: 10615 block_no: 2039533 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-09 08:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x047b0bd9cd5637e8a20728f138edfdc5f217281d7d745b5d1951895f0773f5f8Block Operator
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