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 2033176 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2034562 epoch_slot_no: 4162 block_no: 2033080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1480 time: 2019-01-07 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f86ae725b7b2e99f136ef91872957384aad2acc2ff72f01236005d1ca6474b2Block Operator
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