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 2041271 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2042657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2041175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2019-01-09 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac70c210c371b2aaa5e5e5d57d80cfcdef91fda898cf8f4aaf14a9664890e9a8Block Operator
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