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 2039799 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041185 epoch_slot_no: 10785 block_no: 2039703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-09 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabb2d29a265520b68ff6cc5989f25d4d7c161ac327ae30059f2f1cd385301f9bBlock Operator
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