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 2033459 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2034845 epoch_slot_no: 4445 block_no: 2033363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2019-01-07 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb9638b356353f045579f091b8ad7d64b837c925a8b682247ddb8d81e20970cbBlock Operator
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