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 2013569 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2014956 epoch_slot_no: 6156 block_no: 2013474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-01-03 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x552b4a59b6acc4d82307f3f1eb3dcae62cfa9eda743c6aef937882b556966a7dBlock Operator
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