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 2031836 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033222 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 2031740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 963 time: 2019-01-07 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdc1587b5cb0bc9f216063bd8eacf469cef89f25d0a9debae7bd25ecfcf726d4Block Operator
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