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 2013550 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2014937 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2013455 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2019-01-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37c023d6ceb2294a67d50fe1d4c05417bed4962058d0d651e7925f2300f724b5Block Operator
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