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 2031414 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2032800 epoch_slot_no: 2400 block_no: 2031318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1336 time: 2019-01-07 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef228f18f56c60e406eb8474594ab67624da25e92b384bd768d756801491e3eaBlock Operator
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