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 2031045 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032431 epoch_slot_no: 2031 block_no: 2030949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1164 time: 2019-01-07 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb5b6f0fb6944fe19e2595fbbaa72efeb41a2ef89fe87ec93fe975339216b3a6Block Operator
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