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 2009373 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010760 epoch_slot_no: 1960 block_no: 2009278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1431 time: 2019-01-02 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860e5870c8176fa3be01e4633a2e52f971d506b35460b4fecafa59095dc17d36Block Operator
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