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 2033583 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2034969 epoch_slot_no: 4569 block_no: 2033487 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-01-07 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20977eae469c18a441b2f6e65d294d3f16aa89c7395ae2d03cc4faeb6ed73e5aBlock Operator
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