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 2014589 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2015976 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 2014494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1130 time: 2019-01-03 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3014e2805896f952b4df51b6031f4f9cae44fac0e40ce3d3192b1f3acc965302Block Operator
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