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 2039950 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2041336 epoch_slot_no: 10936 block_no: 2039854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1465 time: 2019-01-09 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca8ac12392f674b4fcea7436ab22fda1c07219545d3f1a762d5af55e32c93cbcBlock Operator
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