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 2003988 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2005376 epoch_slot_no: 18176 block_no: 2003894 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-01-01 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6271b2211449ac4b3b4157052239cdc184f91390c5d897095d8546243fcfd7c1Block Operator
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