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 2011594 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2012981 epoch_slot_no: 4181 block_no: 2011499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1955 time: 2019-01-02 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1162fd0029a72cb2b194a4fe7e4a0e87c6bfd9b57d68ee50734dd563e486b335Block Operator
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