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 2011389 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2012776 epoch_slot_no: 3976 block_no: 2011294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1395 time: 2019-01-02 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46a97b4cce632f39a23b845c76bb685fc618141d2986ad0a6f82edb1f05e8ae2Block Operator
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