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 2014989 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016376 epoch_slot_no: 7576 block_no: 2014894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-01-03 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6eed9cc17883248d4f098e5d5f3d596b3b7323193d7c0d637353a51a30ae3d1Block Operator
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