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 2021392 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2022779 epoch_slot_no: 13979 block_no: 2021297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-01-05 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3892d7013327f5780db3fc5f524351a3ac625902a4acf99c3f788d0d623c0b05Block Operator
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