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 2030831 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2032217 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2030735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2479 time: 2019-01-07 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4e6b17765cfca1a55f672fdc2222bd5da5245adbe2bdbfe481986c7fac522ebBlock Operator
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