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 2029961 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2031347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2029865 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6097 time: 2019-01-07 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e8ab5d260c3bd16f388ce27e0a70bf628cac035e84a4d6616989c3d6a77464Block Operator
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