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 2041282 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2042668 epoch_slot_no: 12268 block_no: 2041186 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1633 time: 2019-01-09 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26384a9b2a84242f06607d349e3a1f5548a8bd43b7556804981b70bac2be4de5Block Operator
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