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 2041395 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042781 epoch_slot_no: 12381 block_no: 2041299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1161 time: 2019-01-09 18:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a9446bcd3d58a3ec555f7293261e3cf6f1a1825412762359c89a6b5d9f9dbb0Block Operator
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