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 2016052 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017439 epoch_slot_no: 8639 block_no: 2015957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-03 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0263e2e4cf5503a8006f6b6cce302befd1f1975ef2cc556103e54ef7270d20f8Block Operator
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