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 2034251 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2035637 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2034155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2019-01-08 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1166ea9df9394f9d00eb766e0375a4a53c31f94b777c12e1e73513f693de1bdbBlock Operator
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