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 2019783 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021170 epoch_slot_no: 12370 block_no: 2019688 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-01-04 18:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x366df77826deea9fa5bab6104d1930579212db68bb93c1a5883817050aec5e38Block Operator
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