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 2034104 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2035490 epoch_slot_no: 5090 block_no: 2034008 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-08 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00e8ab827eebebb5dfeed0f9c9a54c8864dfc54d9f934f7ade6254ee09361e23Block Operator
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