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 2002413 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2003801 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 2002319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-31 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0778c181d2e7e83652cf390421b9929bb5816313f394ef19ff005141cdb6dd7Block Operator
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