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 2040372 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2041758 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 2040276 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7537 time: 2019-01-09 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x217e2db7f3d2aee6be53f823f93c5e1e47f3a63ab3090dd30b4870a90241d257Block Operator
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