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 2034873 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2036259 epoch_slot_no: 5859 block_no: 2034777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-01-08 06:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa8af00e9b91fd4ce0f715a9f5e992a411dcd2d57e28d49fc7cd1a3cc0d9df9dBlock Operator
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