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 2031084 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032470 epoch_slot_no: 2070 block_no: 2030988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-01-07 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fc9e450c385f949b3401422ac2dc29281227edb39e12644f2f031d9008706a2Block Operator
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