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 2021472 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2022859 epoch_slot_no: 14059 block_no: 2021377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-05 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef44981578ccc9b4acebf96ac080cf4573bd2d625734d4dc901926cf05d5d555Block Operator
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