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 2031191 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2032577 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2031095 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3203 time: 2019-01-07 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0926be14bd1552e2bbfff3fcac9c9c99f653bf721a79193a60d42a08ccfff68Block Operator
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