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 2034423 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2035809 epoch_slot_no: 5409 block_no: 2034327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-01-08 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd98d75def2820765cd97abaf6e636b93f8a33212d3e97c02226cbfa14f9a127bBlock Operator
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