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 2009358 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010745 epoch_slot_no: 1945 block_no: 2009263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-02 08:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cd20594e07b7863a5ca78b31b1a35a0de1c0fe46f6e3a4daa58a847068352e4Block Operator
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