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 2032812 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2034198 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 2032716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13690 time: 2019-01-07 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf221839cf202fb85cb9451c7a47cca978970774cf6bcfe847f06f2ede09ceceaBlock Operator
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