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 2003241 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2004629 epoch_slot_no: 17429 block_no: 2003147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1440 time: 2018-12-31 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89bc92d62b6f15ffa6a8be0cb6d3c309cd472794cb5aaaa3b4f3673a8d295596Block Operator
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