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 2021711 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2023098 epoch_slot_no: 14298 block_no: 2021616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2071 time: 2019-01-05 05:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f009409df92812b83b999d83be849a419243c9c4d00ee7526f4ece8cd5dbd5eBlock Operator
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