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 2034123 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2035509 epoch_slot_no: 5109 block_no: 2034027 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-08 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e1c7786d2991707622e72ed82ecc58aa7a1568e4bb4d420424d1f82c182efd7Block Operator
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