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 2034954 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2036340 epoch_slot_no: 5940 block_no: 2034858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 06:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe38ed8c9b51607c78214c8ecad500a68cb048aeb345c426413935554b8c8f768Block Operator
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