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 2041698 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2043084 epoch_slot_no: 12684 block_no: 2041602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-01-09 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1020522fb2d5f4473ccc49134f06bc1283457ab946df51b4f6f49edc6330fda8Block Operator
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