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 2009738 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2011125 epoch_slot_no: 2325 block_no: 2009643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-01-02 10:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa594625820abe6db855cf757f8f6892d6bbabe91a955e9d84771c1b42bcdb0a7Block Operator
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