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 2040280 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041666 epoch_slot_no: 11266 block_no: 2040184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-09 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6479de5f74b4625db7710a715a174ba7fb93aed35c0c0cb738da35823666c0bBlock Operator
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