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 2034462 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2035848 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 2034366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2019-01-08 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x241c2e722e81f3f782afc05e360a0d789aa8049873bf078b35d4c3f6f5b88c00Block Operator
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