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 2001017 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002405 epoch_slot_no: 15205 block_no: 2000923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4068 time: 2018-12-31 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeedfbd96b2bde1168a5270014ff5e34957d75dedcb66b20a8c6654b591ef5b54Block Operator
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