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 2012682 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2014069 epoch_slot_no: 5269 block_no: 2012587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2019-01-03 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x210c27e9a05a319eab9f54c0d81558803d29242dd088d55de4bde3bcff57406aBlock Operator
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