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 2015258 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2016645 epoch_slot_no: 7845 block_no: 2015163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-01-03 17:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec53d6efc0ad5add95ff9c695118789c37eaff40af9a1971a3661670b9ac0d8cBlock Operator
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