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 2014890 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016277 epoch_slot_no: 7477 block_no: 2014795 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-01-03 15:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x062babf75d9ed3e9f038e015f27901febc239f770a807ea191cafef5587a6c3fBlock Operator
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