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 2015242 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2016629 epoch_slot_no: 7829 block_no: 2015147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-01-03 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea0a33b268c3ba96ee256032a22bcfacf3010da0c5b483e21f9d9286ca993ea0Block Operator
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