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 2019689 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021076 epoch_slot_no: 12276 block_no: 2019594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4103 time: 2019-01-04 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528f2693fccd1fbf7d7138c58a26e220d2a8f3ad0303c8eaf15356cd775cf8adBlock Operator
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