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 2001349 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002737 epoch_slot_no: 15537 block_no: 2001255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-12-31 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fe4aaa070a84fc943ed042948b7a8ac928cf27ca15c0664c7b47eb9d41d35feBlock Operator
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