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 2032141 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033527 epoch_slot_no: 3127 block_no: 2032045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-07 15:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fb4df260f25588e9bf35a03ae0f387eb5af88a58d8160a1ba6a91ba2c9f695fBlock Operator
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