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 2016435 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2017822 epoch_slot_no: 9022 block_no: 2016340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1551 time: 2019-01-03 23:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x501f95da05cc10c4495266b94006d46dc19b42e0e4d4c0cca656a48b1af86a39Block Operator
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