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 2009870 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011257 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 2009775 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1938 time: 2019-01-02 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x280f9b45000e4691d0d2bf87e8e96414707139f519ce894c4cb57d615eec1f36Block Operator
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