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 2014209 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015596 epoch_slot_no: 6796 block_no: 2014114 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4806374d74e601f2d57caf25b9ebd1250401995844f9bf2f8fb9a7b19d7e7c3eBlock Operator
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