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 2031901 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033287 epoch_slot_no: 2887 block_no: 2031805 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-07 13:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf116a1bead28625d1be3f273241b7c7f7d1027e94f23c9d53489bab93cf3b6abBlock Operator
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