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 2021778 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023165 epoch_slot_no: 14365 block_no: 2021683 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1126 time: 2019-01-05 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b7655d06376c3816e6c9fb6f7f5144a04f89b1a1896208d85c382702a16c21Block Operator
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