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 2034582 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2035968 epoch_slot_no: 5568 block_no: 2034486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-08 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb98d79fe186c4a53ae2dd6af8ab2452dfa093fb192d8f06e6b064fb0954fac27Block Operator
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