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 2018680 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020067 epoch_slot_no: 11267 block_no: 2018585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2019-01-04 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0615eb382e1091f454752809a07e4696d1c8c508bb076c69eab3e837a1c8fc73Block Operator
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