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 2012836 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014223 epoch_slot_no: 5423 block_no: 2012741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-01-03 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91a640fb9c03ab71294ec211e71f5dfe7b793cfe7e56e1b0ccef9f76897cb8eeBlock Operator
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