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 2014875 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2016262 epoch_slot_no: 7462 block_no: 2014780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1655 time: 2019-01-03 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0786bb3eb8018deca4f77de4f4634d86b1cf844975c769e79042351687cb236Block Operator
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