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 2039882 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041268 epoch_slot_no: 10868 block_no: 2039786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2019-01-09 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce244245b4088caeb697d3ddd8a24fff29e52c056c51134b123156b483b6b615Block Operator
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