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 2029573 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2030959 epoch_slot_no: 559 block_no: 2029477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2019-01-07 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbba77bea73d7554e056b6c82010bf03594672c0f125095e2241a4dbe2783a64bBlock Operator
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