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 2003468 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2004856 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 2003374 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-12-31 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x619640da94a8f9ea77db33d9288ba69224365b048ee1d2e33f94ab0fa2334383Block Operator
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