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 2031813 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033199 epoch_slot_no: 2799 block_no: 2031717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-07 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x550798cf9b9199dc34870b488b9bc1291d34093a699dbe341eba4082ef17755eBlock Operator
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