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 2009083 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010470 epoch_slot_no: 1670 block_no: 2008988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 15325 time: 2019-01-02 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1321406db009b472cd28f76b13efc002262c09c5c94dc31a7d3ade7a6a08d589Block Operator
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