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 2007164 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2008552 epoch_slot_no: 21352 block_no: 2007070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-01 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x844897c51aa998dc438d9f66f0adbbd03b7cfbd1bf10d5fc73daaa149e2c84acBlock Operator
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