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 2017957 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2019344 epoch_slot_no: 10544 block_no: 2017862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-04 08:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8edbce0c1f609a3254d04deae654e88846cfbb1635cb5a98f4b364947d3944e7Block Operator
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