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 2040389 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2041775 epoch_slot_no: 11375 block_no: 2040293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-01-09 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb66c5f6c13c1ea526c302d4344e4e95ddf52fe52449394db85f8380c7bb65dadBlock Operator
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