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 2011655 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013042 epoch_slot_no: 4242 block_no: 2011560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1115 time: 2019-01-02 21:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc21e0bdd1096b32491ecc1fb0d6288a623447ec03148704676a73cf7a78ba66aBlock Operator
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