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 2034800 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2036186 epoch_slot_no: 5786 block_no: 2034704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2019-01-08 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc522bd3e0d9f6b9b237c564abaffab9403cd1c8a22ba967b73cdc1e242d77d06Block Operator
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