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 2009310 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010697 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 2009215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-02 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d40ba50aa54ddaaf9964391295d8575088cb7b3f1f1b1e24b479e74ec3e484bBlock Operator
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