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 2041201 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2042587 epoch_slot_no: 12187 block_no: 2041105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1871 time: 2019-01-09 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b14bb8a86625fa7f67f69d0180bf3dbda76524c6a64aa645502a42ff911806Block Operator
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