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 2040346 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041732 epoch_slot_no: 11332 block_no: 2040250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1668 time: 2019-01-09 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x387435fac1ea05f24be3d5db9771ac5cfc07d6a4681f7812026445bd3da720dbBlock Operator
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