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 2013531 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014918 epoch_slot_no: 6118 block_no: 2013436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d7f672573ad5924ce6b36a4ad655c156e79efc25a976af685dc4e10ce237daaBlock Operator
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