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 2010249 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011636 epoch_slot_no: 2836 block_no: 2010154 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-02 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe80d733811c20d9a6134b086874dc0549c680cf4ea48e6d1b697f60e4bcd8c48Block Operator
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