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 2032451 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2033837 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2032355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2632 time: 2019-01-07 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c3efbac6189ab33864aa7a6bc35fec2abe978a45b42fd9be507b1d7114fb855Block Operator
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