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 2015383 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016770 epoch_slot_no: 7970 block_no: 2015288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-01-03 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33e7b18882465ff4a41fc421d882d7c8c3e3ae6587d4a1eb0f1e4e051d6aeae8Block Operator
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