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 2003141 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2004529 epoch_slot_no: 17329 block_no: 2003047 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5190 time: 2018-12-31 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x996cafcd497f15284b8078ed9d1356e86d32ce7416e9942d589e927d0622eafaBlock Operator
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