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 2013218 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014605 epoch_slot_no: 5805 block_no: 2013123 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-01-03 05:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ebf40d384e185c9628d500ceeb828d32cddb35b2b619f52f023d0f48e6b4828Block Operator
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