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 2031200 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2032586 epoch_slot_no: 2186 block_no: 2031104 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2019-01-07 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dec22318972cf69c5c7792f558ff91453d201391c5b60b5e575639eaba4c128Block Operator
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