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 2009366 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2010753 epoch_slot_no: 1953 block_no: 2009271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-02 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc22f8c1b9d15f5fed9a73aae42663a4638ab243967fa9addbcd1deab243f9f22Block Operator
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