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 2012747 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014134 epoch_slot_no: 5334 block_no: 2012652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-01-03 03:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f80ae17b8e5eeb09c262fbcf88aedb4edbc4f0dd34865bb584553ec4119930bBlock Operator
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