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 2009140 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010527 epoch_slot_no: 1727 block_no: 2009045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-01-02 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dd88334648ca6e5cca30fbc004c44fec8a65ea002ac7be6a5a991c2d5d9d95aBlock Operator
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