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 2030883 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2032269 epoch_slot_no: 1869 block_no: 2030787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1714 time: 2019-01-07 08:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aabf4825e2cb836ba19434a85e20989a69871970609bdcc86c1d7c96c8bf973Block Operator
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