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 2010186 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2011573 epoch_slot_no: 2773 block_no: 2010091 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2019-01-02 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4f281a092e582fc9bd09342b7a4be6a1328b2944f0afc98a83265775a976c6eBlock Operator
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