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 2034611 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2035997 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2034515 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2435 time: 2019-01-08 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b19ef74f4a9c3850fd8f75cb5e43a2205acdda590f3feee9c8ea40fd3c2cf0fBlock Operator
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