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 2031130 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2032516 epoch_slot_no: 2116 block_no: 2031034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-01-07 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x852cdba1e0e12e0255f330c1e3eb4af193791c4ebca9fd7e08836fc6615c3253Block Operator
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