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 2009085 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010472 epoch_slot_no: 1672 block_no: 2008990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-02 07:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ddf280136900d0ba043372f3ab0da7067189e3585ac2448d986d975e737a3bfBlock Operator
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