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 2029582 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2030968 epoch_slot_no: 568 block_no: 2029486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-07 00:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1eb71dd1839a483404a0627f47762d3740563c24feb3ae1b69d693e3139c0b9Block Operator
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