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 2029908 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2031294 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 2029812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3850 time: 2019-01-07 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ac491e4a8235eeb9b59ca46e189fabfe0299737134b99d1f6337ec400f854ccBlock Operator
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