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 2031258 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032644 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 2031162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-07 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b0491f108094fc7f12204866d030bf91b8350468eb723a15e388771558bc4feBlock Operator
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