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 2002419 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2003807 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 2002325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1434 time: 2018-12-31 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2291926a1a27ab0988072ea39618243587b5c1dec52c75d61e3482ef70bcf18Block Operator
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