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 2011793 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013180 epoch_slot_no: 4380 block_no: 2011698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-02 22:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc843d54373ace90eadc4926aa8e9c5a0cb20f8aff43bcfbe421dc96f42addbBlock Operator
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