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 2018994 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020381 epoch_slot_no: 11581 block_no: 2018899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-04 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b64935bf4c0e1718e70913da31f1969fc8aa7e291cbc16407c55bbc3d09d8c4Block Operator
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