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 2010399 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2011786 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 2010304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-01-02 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202fad0715c09bcb410b52b3872b05196b0b25d46e2c949a4a72130b88c857ffBlock Operator
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