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 2041237 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042623 epoch_slot_no: 12223 block_no: 2041141 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2019-01-09 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e9510a773fb6b7fbdb1a1e9d1dee0e258aa979c7507ba0fe921f3a8ae2d10eeBlock Operator
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