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 2008572 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2009959 epoch_slot_no: 1159 block_no: 2008477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-02 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb9aad2de2612753084e5b38deb2c43ae0147b2f13e8ff885b0043cbc9d56731Block Operator
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