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 2040847 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2042233 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 2040751 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-09 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d5dc5fc61782ab338f4095d8eab7b675320f54fc26b2bf99eeb4cd5c982e27eBlock Operator
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