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 2019671 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021058 epoch_slot_no: 12258 block_no: 2019576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-04 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bef6d17d76eddb725fc8b45f187ac3211ebd2755abbf0df55da800a16cda928Block Operator
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