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 2012902 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014289 epoch_slot_no: 5489 block_no: 2012807 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1491 time: 2019-01-03 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x628d8de6a37208a2dd95dea7d8e928d6baf71fe69367b00076ce08272f1f6e26Block Operator
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