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 2010820 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2012207 epoch_slot_no: 3407 block_no: 2010725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2479 time: 2019-01-02 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34f5bcb872c57111a39e4a78d69868dbf8092d318beee1ece83931b23e7ccde2Block Operator
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