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 2021290 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2022677 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 2021195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2079 time: 2019-01-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x478368451b2af62e20c9af7a1918283fdee7f6e7df4fc6e780eae787458f3f1aBlock Operator
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