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 2009349 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010736 epoch_slot_no: 1936 block_no: 2009254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-02 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6fbc299dd73d871c90b7b63487a685a42a49177506c4b3ddff1d74a9e188623Block Operator
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