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 2016510 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017897 epoch_slot_no: 9097 block_no: 2016415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-04 00:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f336e855ae81c1aa2cecf27bde78401f5ffb7f403c7ecf5a8f8e5020500203aBlock Operator
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