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 2009457 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2010844 epoch_slot_no: 2044 block_no: 2009362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-01-02 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2ff4afb8dc037a8ecbf83bcb09d4ef69339ec5ecd47f75629e333e90a400528Block Operator
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