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 2012622 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014009 epoch_slot_no: 5209 block_no: 2012527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbaac77227856caedac142f5e81c041f2d7d5aeb862e70605fa9ef7ac8a3050aBlock Operator
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