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 2017870 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2019257 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2017775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2476 time: 2019-01-04 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x972b2a4e2af9ca722b194554fa031e0a74044f235fa88a36e08595f039ab1f47Block Operator
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