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 2009700 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2011087 epoch_slot_no: 2287 block_no: 2009605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1636 time: 2019-01-02 10:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x731719da0cb31366a6060d2b000fa89ca9dbdb76f72d401bf3cab3a4db6466e7Block Operator
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