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 2012074 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013461 epoch_slot_no: 4661 block_no: 2011979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2019-01-02 23:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83ad4fa0b418ca9603c3b8036874cfb57f19e5d3fc6fbd96a39d276237291a81Block Operator
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