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 2031168 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032554 epoch_slot_no: 2154 block_no: 2031072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-01-07 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef19302ac3c5e9cd2765efc411797aa8ed0178e884fd9f8b86ac1d4d9dcf1727Block Operator
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