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 2021641 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023028 epoch_slot_no: 14228 block_no: 2021546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2019-01-05 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f83e307580c79fa4d293900a4cb66938fdc208e949bce5b4ae915754a3a52fBlock Operator
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