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 2013771 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2015158 epoch_slot_no: 6358 block_no: 2013676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2019-01-03 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd2ca70c183af761c273b12da37ab0585c16c854e40fe721641c45f07eed7003Block Operator
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