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 2019519 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2020906 epoch_slot_no: 12106 block_no: 2019424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-01-04 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb38b0ca8fcf86626e25e2e89d4f8a367ddb7024decc2f6b595297069ea7c6ed1Block Operator
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