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 2013116 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014503 epoch_slot_no: 5703 block_no: 2013021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-01-03 05:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41b9d3f9ec73ba8dce63c16f63fb690fb02d616f112462b94bc89958b3139f8aBlock Operator
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