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 2029934 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2031320 epoch_slot_no: 920 block_no: 2029838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2299 time: 2019-01-07 02:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec7e21611adb3f36e03e548aa34113fb9b1246f51e12f93e4c31d193d5b0f83eBlock Operator
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