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 2031109 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032495 epoch_slot_no: 2095 block_no: 2031013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2019-01-07 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9c27285d189f318f12b27af54b08d40b7de4fb87bb66ae7af40b14e57f4e6ceBlock Operator
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