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 2020260 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021647 epoch_slot_no: 12847 block_no: 2020165 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-04 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cb0582fbf8f11274cb1d1086f55c1c5c3a6c23a0b9f2260f9ddb42c94b21aa5Block Operator
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