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 2002426 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2003814 epoch_slot_no: 16614 block_no: 2002332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-31 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7879ef84f4c002370f1ea1ec4bc4cd43b15ff5bc7dc833972930f9de7c94c871Block Operator
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