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 2040127 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041513 epoch_slot_no: 11113 block_no: 2040031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-09 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f13e413bb19fb730c6ab710f735f3e3869f38408e2dfe3af60266e327f68e4cBlock Operator
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