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 2019875 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2021262 epoch_slot_no: 12462 block_no: 2019780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1546 time: 2019-01-04 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac26a873d96ba3fc96946c48dbd02aab5d7de53bd40a30d7a8b408ae7fb28739Block Operator
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