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 2017271 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018658 epoch_slot_no: 9858 block_no: 2017176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-04 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39609978f0f9cfc7ecdfa38434a1d83e98be123c39ae346938c5b4ca6634c55eBlock Operator
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