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 2010819 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2012206 epoch_slot_no: 3406 block_no: 2010724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2470 time: 2019-01-02 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7bc258f991382c4e9468f8d8a5d9016f6b18befe3f4aa3853591c7611295b2aBlock Operator
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