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 2002146 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2003534 epoch_slot_no: 16334 block_no: 2002052 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2293 time: 2018-12-31 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x389f4ed71e5be2de00b51040ff053db08e6b2943f9b51c9ce82cfbff72f331f0Block Operator
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