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 2040808 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042194 epoch_slot_no: 11794 block_no: 2040712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1116 time: 2019-01-09 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd62dfdce6915ee9acb4211d9cf137fa344f0aba20a947c384c09f82e2db27bffBlock Operator
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