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 2014271 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015658 epoch_slot_no: 6858 block_no: 2014176 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-03 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9500aa23ab421fa84c0fef3f29fd160cd9d7fa4d20b1712c4fb5b9aed72651bBlock Operator
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