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 2020030 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021417 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 2019935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1023 time: 2019-01-04 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8d1e94c237fc1809f94fb52e57f9934caaccb96003adac2cab2c974a45a60f4Block Operator
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