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 2013019 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2014406 epoch_slot_no: 5606 block_no: 2012924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3228 time: 2019-01-03 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01a06835352389f624767a1e24c0dea2e55e54cde5e1e2c3c7157fe14069d351Block Operator
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