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 2019744 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021131 epoch_slot_no: 12331 block_no: 2019649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-04 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc280203ad34724d254461b80c76366d921e3dcbf1571b558eca8ee43f7a9d9cBlock Operator
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