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 2033713 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2035099 epoch_slot_no: 4699 block_no: 2033617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-07 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e6ff87c98cb0af6a71579911977b04d462479675f5c03951b73e494b95d191Block Operator
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