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 2019669 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2021056 epoch_slot_no: 12256 block_no: 2019574 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-04 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc76dad00cedddc61d736205fd669c1ec4d36c822b124ae862c8db531281d5588Block Operator
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