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 2029171 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2030557 epoch_slot_no: 157 block_no: 2029075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1885 time: 2019-01-06 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb52b9f328a9c39109eb18b9670e7b42bf8aab972dbc17daed88b5a0384738595Block Operator
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