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 2011790 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013177 epoch_slot_no: 4377 block_no: 2011695 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2019-01-02 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0576c3748a1962d3a9c68664b15cb11ab611f008458cd24232d181a1fede365eBlock Operator
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