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 2016511 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2017898 epoch_slot_no: 9098 block_no: 2016416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-04 00:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4140bb5303e12db00a8e90dc134923f9624fe086a6c3bacc83536f617e22326Block Operator
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