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 2015938 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017325 epoch_slot_no: 8525 block_no: 2015843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-01-03 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25f69300dc5c35a9db91dafb7f082fd44b4c6c25a59e97274bc337ea564d9a64Block Operator
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