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 2010300 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2011687 epoch_slot_no: 2887 block_no: 2010205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-02 13:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x163261c2678c267ccffa7123ee0ff9ca53329472c0ba5dd3bb435ff11e1213d5Block Operator
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