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 2033171 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2034557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2033075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2278 time: 2019-01-07 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22e5bb3a0916af02be69a466be4efc528e841b8a14393b6cc34bc39fc6287f35Block Operator
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