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 2019586 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2020973 epoch_slot_no: 12173 block_no: 2019491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1427 time: 2019-01-04 17:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e6674f81dc971e6534d5af5ede52ba985af443c9e4bc9dbc6dcd3029ea8a65aBlock Operator
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