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 2034176 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2035562 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 2034080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-01-08 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd264d15525412005c8cd6b8172c65040cf9dc3559d3813e6b9d0bbfceb807183Block Operator
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