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 2010731 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2012118 epoch_slot_no: 3318 block_no: 2010636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-02 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e609805da9038bdb61a20c7e7e3fa5599fbd12338cfd55c653ef6f6a7a3d399Block Operator
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