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 2014847 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2016234 epoch_slot_no: 7434 block_no: 2014752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4070 time: 2019-01-03 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4caf7b708a6b0a90b3f668188e451eb540f7a5c4fc9a6d9c5125cc772daae5e3Block Operator
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