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 2016577 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2017964 epoch_slot_no: 9164 block_no: 2016482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1604 time: 2019-01-04 00:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43439a3cc7cf23f77485da8195d373ff7d49e645a654e9cbe34a1c9a4f67fd9Block Operator
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