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 2041942 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2043328 epoch_slot_no: 12928 block_no: 2041846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2055 time: 2019-01-09 21:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41cb07c4d23e20a9c98915cc51ea029b5d93d59c6c68522542d5f341c4ae833dBlock Operator
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