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 2040524 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2041910 epoch_slot_no: 11510 block_no: 2040428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1116 time: 2019-01-09 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21cc8ccebb4c1776801bc5b65a8539b9138e1d532b1c46586b191d15c8ad9512Block Operator
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