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 2009301 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010688 epoch_slot_no: 1888 block_no: 2009206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1767 time: 2019-01-02 08:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2693b8d2f94f81016df289b8985e0e9cc078dea6e6365212855ad9e5040bde9Block Operator
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