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 2017020 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018407 epoch_slot_no: 9607 block_no: 2016925 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2019-01-04 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d84f9b52f97a78d7470a62f54b310c4a859cf8d766326c3659ddb7fc2deba9cBlock Operator
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