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 2016430 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2017817 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2016335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-01-03 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x682c8cd5989c762dec628be2b479383229d2351cb82edc08a7d7f46a80bc1302Block Operator
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