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 2012761 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2014148 epoch_slot_no: 5348 block_no: 2012666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-01-03 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x661b8e735657dc1f2a77ee2f959848b0b8064f9a7085e548ae8fdfc5c58a4698Block Operator
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