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 2040090 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041476 epoch_slot_no: 11076 block_no: 2039994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-01-09 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9d2e15267c5ac4711555cc39f998c1a889def03526c3b66c5dd4f56164d2522Block Operator
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