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 2009180 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010567 epoch_slot_no: 1767 block_no: 2009085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1757 time: 2019-01-02 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb59d89947fc4387bc98eccc63b43e965f9109e691f03bec426fca021d17fe93eBlock Operator
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