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 2000572 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2001960 epoch_slot_no: 14760 block_no: 2000478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-12-31 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x994f1eed7d9885f72e83e8e2a94c028c19f632db8215a5b5414423462b18a169Block Operator
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