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 2034082 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2035468 epoch_slot_no: 5068 block_no: 2033986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2019-01-08 01:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4c05053945117914cc9ec0b0dc3005c42011feb8ed8f381b47abd38f5f04e61Block Operator
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