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 2000553 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2001941 epoch_slot_no: 14741 block_no: 2000459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-12-31 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6fe7a9910fa4b1f8a6d4492f405ae1fad94ee6d4fb2112dabd37a1720e7c181Block Operator
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