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 2039759 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041145 epoch_slot_no: 10745 block_no: 2039663 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2019-01-09 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb91df443f97b5ca4a35296da50ec5a9640f3b2384c47c2caef799ed09379ce6bBlock Operator
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