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 2029572 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2030958 epoch_slot_no: 558 block_no: 2029476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2200 time: 2019-01-07 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x192b00639db2c75ff4b285d381e2e6127a55a70f4d5b19745fb58da7499235abBlock Operator
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