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 2019699 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2021086 epoch_slot_no: 12286 block_no: 2019604 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-04 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa12c61e584b3a3fc2593bd71e5db10dd05d1207d1037e0d5be57e74b982c5ab7Block Operator
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