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 2011805 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013192 epoch_slot_no: 4392 block_no: 2011710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-02 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca9a3712df4de236150e1d82f15157e1c1811a5e147edea4068fe3b67145373cBlock Operator
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