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 2003469 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2004857 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2003375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2028 time: 2018-12-31 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff2c63acc807903a12f0f74eefd24a5a2682534c70928819bd80dff769cde91Block Operator
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