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 2019859 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021246 epoch_slot_no: 12446 block_no: 2019764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2019-01-04 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc94ae961c3eb906e3f04dd5e60de69962e99902b3d5be4e285931d63b49359Block Operator
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