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 2018980 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2020367 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 2018885 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2019-01-04 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x489fae118cb618503f24f52ec8f49c77585d101a6cc53f2847cf49ae321b83cbBlock Operator
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