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 2014848 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016235 epoch_slot_no: 7435 block_no: 2014753 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-01-03 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a937eb700fad974fdcfa60b41182cfc14de09e7f29754af73d1453bd96073aBlock Operator
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