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 2001998 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2003386 epoch_slot_no: 16186 block_no: 2001904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-12-31 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa22e77464485fbbc526be3ba8ac4c1bc28cf212aa478a44205c5265d1ca24791Block Operator
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