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 2014480 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2015867 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 2014385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7682 time: 2019-01-03 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe760e17c4e7ab3bb85d6500f49a6022219e5a98bf741b3ca8a3f3cf2ee5e0994Block Operator
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