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 2014479 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2015866 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 2014384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-01-03 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a0d4b7efe53fd5ce3f2546f61c2820055500ecd880f1c3e2844d9929e3452abBlock Operator
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