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 2008512 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2009899 epoch_slot_no: 1099 block_no: 2008417 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-01-02 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea757e108d8213feb7d9d410c89e6bb6aedc89eccd4ccc217e39c0b0ee682550Block Operator
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