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 2001820 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2003208 epoch_slot_no: 16008 block_no: 2001726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2018-12-31 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcde0996755637f72546965bffa2e4a2414a8184d1523ff8f0c8ab7b86ba3b909Block Operator
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