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 2009865 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011252 epoch_slot_no: 2452 block_no: 2009770 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1539 time: 2019-01-02 11:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44db8f722e5c6f51db40b4fbd784668a7a6540bb673bae293c15ce97f8ed17c2Block Operator
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