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 2003317 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2004705 epoch_slot_no: 17505 block_no: 2003223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-12-31 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce71583295455604b227a67e8c9ac83c6751aaf5b29b9672a9983950012f583Block Operator
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