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 2019075 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020462 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 2018980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-04 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5ba81ccb898f00e62dea4ef0f572045554c1ab5a8d23c7ab99f03fa3f14e5eeBlock Operator
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