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 2029310 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030696 epoch_slot_no: 296 block_no: 2029214 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-01-06 23:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcb4344ce6391caaa84c8cd19799017a50c0eff304012f5391ab32a60771a0feBlock Operator
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