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 2034570 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2035956 epoch_slot_no: 5556 block_no: 2034474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-01-08 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddb148cd108c727aff3b6ddaed3b4a28b56018ef648466a09ee45f6cddf22ee3Block Operator
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