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 2029989 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2031375 epoch_slot_no: 975 block_no: 2029893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1541 time: 2019-01-07 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78b84c1d56d1a25f28d1e30202ddd555099cbdaec709e4401871966fbd77ceecBlock Operator
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