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 2031402 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032788 epoch_slot_no: 2388 block_no: 2031306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2481 time: 2019-01-07 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2092e4ef3cc21635f3cab1fa3f619b1d70a6f4a09b3daef4be35109c63f03a55Block Operator
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