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 2012743 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014130 epoch_slot_no: 5330 block_no: 2012648 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-03 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe39cca41efc376f9ae579091861ce69b76d4bd469c08153c83c92559df1e508dBlock Operator
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