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 2034791 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2036177 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2034695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2535 time: 2019-01-08 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49fcabd8ea8a11d5fc684e48d7d3fb4e98ca47d025259077c50819a8dc8fc1b2Block Operator
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