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 2010294 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011681 epoch_slot_no: 2881 block_no: 2010199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-02 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23aaa8e72ec3f7a6367c9658f2be0545e2c136b01e1edbdc9c649005e41f909eBlock Operator
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