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 2017226 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018613 epoch_slot_no: 9813 block_no: 2017131 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-04 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x808af180a4ca1e552e0f571553dd45218c3c627ca84a87861c518e5401987f6dBlock Operator
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