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 2041526 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2042912 epoch_slot_no: 12512 block_no: 2041430 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-01-09 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84fd86879f064ac1f0580c8a1aaddcbed8f50399b8f42ebefbd23f1f1e8bb0aaBlock Operator
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