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 2015281 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016668 epoch_slot_no: 7868 block_no: 2015186 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-03 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ae4bda2a59dc798000022428ce571a0cf6bf8033c750628958f83f693c80f2eBlock Operator
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