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 2003276 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2004664 epoch_slot_no: 17464 block_no: 2003182 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-31 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf13a9c6173f2757d04713a3bd9be3f46eae73cea0ae3e3429bc236c2acd5755dBlock Operator
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