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 2002389 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2003777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2002295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2018-12-31 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ece733d9d49eb125aba9461ce6551d3e77b3342d4facc353538398c06355e26Block Operator
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