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 2007011 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2008399 epoch_slot_no: 21199 block_no: 2006917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-01 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6b7ba144fabf838939fe54077dc6cb364fa689c59fa3f50026c2040adafc8b2Block Operator
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