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 2011781 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013168 epoch_slot_no: 4368 block_no: 2011686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-02 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbebcdc12b56d52c59680a1123ca690b5f9335a5534fa5f664399fb9d8d407cf7Block Operator
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