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 2012880 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014267 epoch_slot_no: 5467 block_no: 2012785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-03 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53bf631b70bcb18ef3e13bfab91d9254d90ca93909e66c3957aaa3d2fce8a026Block Operator
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