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 2008769 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010156 epoch_slot_no: 1356 block_no: 2008674 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1115 time: 2019-01-02 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65dc8fd0fab403826f9a3cc8ddfc91c8199cc32a59344e53989f969c300f9a2cBlock Operator
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