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 2013135 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2014522 epoch_slot_no: 5722 block_no: 2013040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-01-03 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06a5a03f1cdff4224f921ac03285a2ff706d25259755a1a91cc3746ce75126d2Block Operator
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