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 2008234 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2009621 epoch_slot_no: 821 block_no: 2008139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1119 time: 2019-01-02 02:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x825f8d94196a3f0738eff9ef096be9cd5b4f3208659fcd745e30c40d97b0dd3dBlock Operator
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