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 2001716 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2003104 epoch_slot_no: 15904 block_no: 2001622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1081 time: 2018-12-31 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcea8cdb23b6bdabc9d4c55b8ecf3f71487797f4c455a52d49eb9310684e07365Block Operator
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