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 2014086 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015473 epoch_slot_no: 6673 block_no: 2013991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc4e020bf7816eb29369e760913187e4f853be6b1abf54132b4162861800b89Block Operator
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