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 2001470 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002858 epoch_slot_no: 15658 block_no: 2001376 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-31 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04e221ab25f1c6e67c3de309982041bbc42f30e7b2d9ae99acaa750ecb3d9d6aBlock Operator
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