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 2040022 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041408 epoch_slot_no: 11008 block_no: 2039926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1329 time: 2019-01-09 10:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4346a310e55232229f4b4f3300f47c24baddffdb926965ce6c4db0e634c2c34fBlock Operator
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