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 2041811 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2043197 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 2041715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2644 time: 2019-01-09 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ba7a62e8e5a3410d279e4df980c6d559fe6a36969e662f5889fabaad9ea61d4Block Operator
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