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 2016184 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2017571 epoch_slot_no: 8771 block_no: 2016089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-03 22:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9f99ec59cf14e9743edaab6b3386badd0010c126af1ad14215213f8c340965Block Operator
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