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 2000457 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2001845 epoch_slot_no: 14645 block_no: 2000363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2018-12-31 07:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c6a30bf878ec335a8820bd417f59f93a3abf2d15c44c599df28263d29d4977aBlock Operator
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