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 2001002 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2002390 epoch_slot_no: 15190 block_no: 2000908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2066 time: 2018-12-31 10:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43d0be15e6be6221dcb5d8d0b7c028c37007571fe9c9d8f4e597b0c049ebb4e6Block Operator
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