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 2021732 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2023119 epoch_slot_no: 14319 block_no: 2021637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2948 time: 2019-01-05 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17708ff3beafb044e378e7a291b3a4a0353aee2bcf63dfd4bafb453fe032b43Block Operator
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