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 2001539 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002927 epoch_slot_no: 15727 block_no: 2001445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-31 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e0045e69139a9aff35ab4133ba908881d486e41aa8c70c5672c1a843f3d2a9Block Operator
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