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 2012774 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014161 epoch_slot_no: 5361 block_no: 2012679 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1126 time: 2019-01-03 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1f0ed1bb97c6db26862877c0460fc22acb69cbce3956a4d9ccc642da310d34cBlock Operator
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