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 2040910 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2042296 epoch_slot_no: 11896 block_no: 2040814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3410 time: 2019-01-09 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x644cf07f9b8684ddc75a63a42fc83a9f2097cb8b2245ee40a3285023c3590178Block Operator
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