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 2013511 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014898 epoch_slot_no: 6098 block_no: 2013416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-01-03 07:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93bc0e585b771713631210b2571752a750e804bb35f1b3334fc92f1c977943a8Block Operator
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