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 2017000 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018387 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 2016905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-04 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cc537f3819bce3e4322e1299b1ae211bf563a0b668e77d9440d4f9980dcc125Block Operator
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