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 2010006 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011393 epoch_slot_no: 2593 block_no: 2009911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-01-02 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64165c1ff232f669cdce511da5e674cc9f58d1d394a15155a5ef137612cb7d7fBlock Operator
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