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 2041231 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042617 epoch_slot_no: 12217 block_no: 2041135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-01-09 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a7a1ea1160e4470c818f9f4913b1de13aa7c9e1ee8cc1aab22e311314106f32Block Operator
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