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 2021830 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2023217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 2021735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2622 time: 2019-01-05 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9164d888215f2d24b7fe4f51b464882062efacb47bbd096a7f8dd2ce7ee86b2bBlock Operator
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