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 2013010 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2014397 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2012915 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2256 time: 2019-01-03 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a99a6b6b7a98e52143e218559fe4044079c39405556e9423a8c6624d35cbe1Block Operator
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