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 2009244 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010631 epoch_slot_no: 1831 block_no: 2009149 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-01-02 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab9ff0f9a00ef0dacdf6b8598f9bf8c656db444ac4f6f096a452b986061158b4Block Operator
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