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 2031120 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2032506 epoch_slot_no: 2106 block_no: 2031024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-01-07 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x136367c5b5685ef16113be41cf9354820cf930b31832c6bc6702fdf243b63b31Block Operator
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