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 2021923 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023310 epoch_slot_no: 14510 block_no: 2021828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-05 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2e7869d372eabf0850fb92f9772de28a314b9463a565778f4cb3a9be6d465cBlock Operator
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