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 2009736 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011123 epoch_slot_no: 2323 block_no: 2009641 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2019-01-02 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8a303b3f16be41aa4f4d2bdc39b66a039695780fcf95410a0c1719eaa53fafbBlock Operator
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