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 2011571 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2012958 epoch_slot_no: 4158 block_no: 2011476 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2281 time: 2019-01-02 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f8890a945b211c72b36fe0555874faf1dfbd54142f66d0df3bbf13be14ee5ebBlock Operator
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