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 2016610 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2017997 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 2016515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2019-01-04 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd50cb117bae83442b88c9aaddfd425a41a49cf3313e6ebbe0202b4cb47ae6d26Block Operator
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