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 2041570 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042956 epoch_slot_no: 12556 block_no: 2041474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-09 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x298544dcf167ab8c61697718254baa68224f67f8ff0d38c6c7850b6ffaa5c2d0Block Operator
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