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 2029845 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2031231 epoch_slot_no: 831 block_no: 2029749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-01-07 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x329b9bd8cfba5a9524ae298b4790333bc4879a000c7803532dc85a69c4b066c9Block Operator
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