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 2031857 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2033243 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 2031761 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2105 time: 2019-01-07 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81fed59b429173cb6218454fe8c495d4494c959abb9ec496b8de1163d4a5a6cfBlock Operator
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