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 2039862 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2041248 epoch_slot_no: 10848 block_no: 2039766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2019-01-09 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfae21400d2b0dab67ad3416bd6c4ae521a8bde96318b522b80feb13877274f47Block Operator
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