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 2032481 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2033867 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 2032385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2019-01-07 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e737f6208277ed9f1e372722e4cd0dd5330d8f21da8ea7bf12a0f257d2a5969Block Operator
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