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 2014501 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015888 epoch_slot_no: 7088 block_no: 2014406 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 13:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c1e89290e3eaa036e7a150a0a0c9feb650ebb44989f4e8d90ac02b5dd87513dBlock Operator
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