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 2017701 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2019088 epoch_slot_no: 10288 block_no: 2017606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1128 time: 2019-01-04 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbb92ce9c9bd8cd91065add6ffcf8579de478601c20ecee36721e288d781ca16Block Operator
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