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 2013342 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014729 epoch_slot_no: 5929 block_no: 2013247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769e9fca0142910444dd307f090d13955c6a8a9c23bd1188105a0c4caf71e67dBlock Operator
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