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 2018867 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020254 epoch_slot_no: 11454 block_no: 2018772 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1540 time: 2019-01-04 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37a26c8f3f3f9531e4cede2e73a0a1b2fb555948d2ee3759fa90d3f121f2c09dBlock Operator
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