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 2040475 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2041861 epoch_slot_no: 11461 block_no: 2040379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1559 time: 2019-01-09 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a89f2299b1672bfb16d3485b154029dd084df0e9f624da691d8a2f503833ea2Block Operator
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