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 2041259 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042645 epoch_slot_no: 12245 block_no: 2041163 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2019-01-09 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99759b2839c8faa9d5f0b7a066639a3d5b9ac1a89457114e15656ba508d2cab7Block Operator
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