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 2032830 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2034216 epoch_slot_no: 3816 block_no: 2032734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-07 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9072229231f0a729d1575077bc7609a970b680c6715d0c85051388e9bfca8aBlock Operator
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