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 2008378 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2009765 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 2008283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-02 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9cd490703caf8418612b59d8055c6467c03d2ac8cb638d23d227ea6a5bf6841Block Operator
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