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 2016733 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018120 epoch_slot_no: 9320 block_no: 2016638 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1116 time: 2019-01-04 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc1bb588a9dbcda39ab327a39f4e51f824b27f81023c5c6e7f6b33d710bfcf99Block Operator
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