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 2012806 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014193 epoch_slot_no: 5393 block_no: 2012711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-03 03:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f737986dff2c93b3cef9a3dfb9c866200e1b42eae41b9abf9f8e39026260b4fBlock Operator
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