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 2004101 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2005489 epoch_slot_no: 18289 block_no: 2004007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-01-01 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3cc373d9ce57b44de8acca15c04f9fe185a31d451420ea93ad95ba5596ccad1Block Operator
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