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 2019129 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2020516 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 2019034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-04 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe77b105b62924dca55359ddba27e6fb477d335eff7f23cca7ef35f5e26ac790dBlock Operator
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