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 2014810 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2016197 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2014715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2019-01-03 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1256c9f058c10291e26016debef867c85105bc7ac80f0c660218c3bef0acdbaBlock Operator
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