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 2017150 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2018537 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2017055 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2108 time: 2019-01-04 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf64c60c3e69615313393ad02b25024c3420a81bdd5f535ae854b2712b53eddb6Block Operator
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