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 2030353 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2031739 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 2030257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-07 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d4cf041cf7c8e38e8abce5144526b6ce79440194c41c814ad130478e9a3417Block Operator
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