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 2019161 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020548 epoch_slot_no: 11748 block_no: 2019066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2836 time: 2019-01-04 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x191e12c96e2f64405035895d1f8cb1dd6c153d34c1e5b077d6c5e86967dca035Block Operator
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