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 2012177 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2013564 epoch_slot_no: 4764 block_no: 2012082 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-03 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea79e93d99149c00e3ba5471cf53171355ec9c0b30a3adc2355cd8b0e4a8f9fBlock Operator
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