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 2021622 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023009 epoch_slot_no: 14209 block_no: 2021527 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-01-05 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9af2943230f6cb7888031bd9efb8c518125d1be80bfe7ded7eabe38eda12a27Block Operator
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