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 2011816 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2013203 epoch_slot_no: 4403 block_no: 2011721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1861 time: 2019-01-02 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd3da2549e12802155a1d0f3771a65bc131d83f889a090b2bb69b191c33720aBlock Operator
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