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 2000652 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002040 epoch_slot_no: 14840 block_no: 2000558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2018-12-31 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62ca1d494afd031c603ee59946b15b98884a9fc71469d899c74e345c99d37c68Block Operator
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