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 2030023 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2031409 epoch_slot_no: 1009 block_no: 2029927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2019-01-07 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc089a716ec796fd386303104a2cd3aa47ea2a4d7eea96918dded59cf26656e45Block Operator
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