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 2020929 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2022316 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 2020834 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-05 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc81664596b0be397ba4405c11f02500a556e7e89eda661954dc5d0328a46a0c2Block Operator
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