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 2010501 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2011888 epoch_slot_no: 3088 block_no: 2010406 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-01-02 14:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26bb36b995fb27982635e6894cb51d4e24f470b6ed1898a26c02701b575a6d12Block Operator
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