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 2032662 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2034048 epoch_slot_no: 3648 block_no: 2032566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2019-01-07 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423529a3829bf3dcc5c2eb9353e15d01808cf59ec64585613b05b0b9e78ca9efBlock Operator
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