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 2020422 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2021809 epoch_slot_no: 13009 block_no: 2020327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-01-04 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ab291ab66c723c8c758fe25a1049870244771cdef5ebf9ab1f0efa8cde81b8aBlock Operator
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