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 2017901 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2019288 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 2017806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-04 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x082bf922a9c2d9e1e84cbfce002f49110d1e6958c00d2ac887ef4b3e2916a187Block Operator
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