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 2029701 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2031087 epoch_slot_no: 687 block_no: 2029605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-01-07 01:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ae16fa71c7ad2403204157bc6b2d84e34de5f4e0a73372795713791a10d461Block Operator
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