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 2009772 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2011159 epoch_slot_no: 2359 block_no: 2009677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10603 time: 2019-01-02 10:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x850fd2623985c847d23bd11310d590bf4587d96b0de4d17b192dfac7c48a4e6bBlock Operator
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