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 2033269 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2034655 epoch_slot_no: 4255 block_no: 2033173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1472 time: 2019-01-07 21:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9758c8d1d08ac142066db4163fa7983b4a58d03b81ca9fca456cd1a405065a0eBlock Operator
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