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 2003682 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2005070 epoch_slot_no: 17870 block_no: 2003588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1580 time: 2019-01-01 01:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x245637fab6214557fc7a48af8591450aede483ad5269a0c4e971f1cb90f50e17Block Operator
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