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 2039936 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041322 epoch_slot_no: 10922 block_no: 2039840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-09 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54adf96c7367398643a178ea9859cb5c7aa78d4b9bdf76e249a2e278877465f1Block Operator
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