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 2020906 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2022293 epoch_slot_no: 13493 block_no: 2020811 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-05 00:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83bffd18a45e06e6a3ef50202d6474bd0e9841d78f161eb621fe675b7ada17cbBlock Operator
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