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 2032283 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033669 epoch_slot_no: 3269 block_no: 2032187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-07 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x428d2e274c15315681697a9118aa69a8758986641b1b9f6e8f157c015f9eb08eBlock Operator
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