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 2016101 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017488 epoch_slot_no: 8688 block_no: 2016006 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8086 time: 2019-01-03 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e4045c89e7995c34217dca3d4cf3cc7ec2e2d230712409a19c5b47bf91d2f6eBlock Operator
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