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 2029268 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030654 epoch_slot_no: 254 block_no: 2029172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-06 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04715931fef32d0403a0c233f8f03c4a6cf22403a201bc474a68cb5f177bea79Block Operator
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