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 2013755 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015142 epoch_slot_no: 6342 block_no: 2013660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x168850420e3f24a7711ec69c89cc4270e09600c3f9e83a37d0d517983162eecaBlock Operator
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