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 2034971 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2036357 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2034875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4922 time: 2019-01-08 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe599b8555d96ca88a502099ffc5a425b73457671206157471276bc0ede282d10Block Operator
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